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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.49, 529.22 and 217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.49, 529.22 and 217.70 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.49 : 529.22 = 217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.49/529.22 = 217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.49x = 529.22 × 217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.49x = 115,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,211.08/383.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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