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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.29, 528.99 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.29, 528.99 and 217.50 is: 300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.29 : 528.99 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.29/528.99 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.29x = 528.99 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.29x = 115,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,055.50/383.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.18

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