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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.32, 528.99 and 217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.32, 528.99 and 217.56 is: 300.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.32 : 528.99 = 217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.32/528.99 = 217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.32x = 528.99 × 217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.32x = 115,088.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,088.23/383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.24

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