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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.46, 527.70 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.46, 527.70 and 216.64 is: 298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.46 : 527.70 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.46/527.70 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.46x = 527.70 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.46x = 114,320.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,320.93/382.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.91

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