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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.30, 528.91 and 217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.30, 528.91 and 217.48 is: 300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.30 : 528.91 = 217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.30/528.91 = 217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.30x = 528.91 × 217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.30x = 115,027.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,027.35/383.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.10

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