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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.15, 528.68 and 217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.15, 528.68 and 217.35 is: 299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.15 : 528.68 = 217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.15/528.68 = 217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.15x = 528.68 × 217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.15x = 114,909.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,909.14/383.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.90

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