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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.23, 528.76 and 217.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.23, 528.76 and 217.41 is: 299.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.23 : 528.76 = 217.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.23/528.76 = 217.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.23x = 528.76 × 217.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.23x = 114,957.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,957.71/383.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.97

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