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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.05, 528.57 and 215

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.05, 528.57 and 215 is: 296.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.05 : 528.57 = 215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.05/528.57 = 215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.05x = 528.57 × 215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.05x = 113,642.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,642.55/383.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.68

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