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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.48, 527.74 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.48, 527.74 and 216.68 is: 298.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.48 : 527.74 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.48/527.74 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.48x = 527.74 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.48x = 114,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,350.70/382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.97

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