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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 528.18 and 217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 528.18 and 217.02 is: 299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 528.18 = 217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/528.18 = 217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 528.18 × 217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 114,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,625.62/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.44

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