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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.67, 528.03 and 216.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.67, 528.03 and 216.89 is: 299.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.67 : 528.03 = 216.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.67/528.03 = 216.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.67x = 528.03 × 216.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.67x = 114,524.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,524.43/382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.28

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