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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 528.24 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 528.24 and 214.72 is: 296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 528.24 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/528.24 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 528.24 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 113,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,423.69/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.30

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