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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.65, 528.05 and 216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.65, 528.05 and 216.90 is: 299.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.65 : 528.05 = 216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.65/528.05 = 216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.65x = 528.05 × 216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.65x = 114,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,534.05/382.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.32

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