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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.45, 527.66 and 216.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.45, 527.66 and 216.61 is: 298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.45 : 527.66 = 216.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.45/527.66 = 216.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.45x = 527.66 × 216.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.45x = 114,296.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,296.43/382.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.85

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