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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.60, 527.96 and 216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.60, 527.96 and 216.80 is: 299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.60 : 527.96 = 216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.60/527.96 = 216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.60x = 527.96 × 216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.60x = 114,461.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,461.73/382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.17

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