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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.70, 528.01 and 216.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.70, 528.01 and 216.86 is: 299.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.70 : 528.01 = 216.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.70/528.01 = 216.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.70x = 528.01 × 216.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.70x = 114,501.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,501.07/382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.19

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