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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.60, 528.04 and 216.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.60, 528.04 and 216.82 is: 299.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.60 : 528.04 = 216.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.60/528.04 = 216.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.60x = 528.04 × 216.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.60x = 114,489.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,489.63/382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.24

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