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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.74, 528.21 and 216.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.74, 528.21 and 216.97 is: 299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.74 : 528.21 = 216.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.74/528.21 = 216.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.74x = 528.21 × 216.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.74x = 114,605.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,605.72/382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.43

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