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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 528.56 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 528.56 and 214.97 is: 296.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 528.56 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/528.56 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 528.56 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 113,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,624.54/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.67

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