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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.60, 527.94 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.60, 527.94 and 216.84 is: 299.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.60 : 527.94 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.60/527.94 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.60x = 527.94 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.60x = 114,478.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,478.51/382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.21

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