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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.76, 528.22 and 216.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.76, 528.22 and 216.95 is: 299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.76 : 528.22 = 216.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.76/528.22 = 216.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.76x = 528.22 × 216.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.76x = 114,594.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,594.96/382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.39

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