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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.72, 528.15 and 216.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.72, 528.15 and 216.95 is: 299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.72 : 528.15 = 216.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.72/528.15 = 216.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.72x = 528.15 × 216.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.72x = 114,580.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,580.32/382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.38

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