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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.47, 527.80 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.47, 527.80 and 216.68 is: 299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.47 : 527.80 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.47/527.80 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.47x = 527.80 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.47x = 114,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,362.62/382.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.01

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