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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.50, 527.82 and 216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.50, 527.82 and 216.66 is: 298.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 527.82 = 216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/527.82 = 216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 527.82 × 216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 114,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,357.48/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.97

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