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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.37, 527.70 and 216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.37, 527.70 and 216.62 is: 298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.37 : 527.70 = 216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.37/527.70 = 216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.37x = 527.70 × 216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.37x = 114,312.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,312.28/382.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.96

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