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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 528.32 and 217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 528.32 and 217.12 is: 299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 528.32 = 217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/528.32 = 217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 528.32 × 217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 114,708.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,708.84/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.59

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