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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.36, 529.02 and 217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.36, 529.02 and 217.58 is: 300.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.36 : 529.02 = 217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.36/529.02 = 217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.36x = 529.02 × 217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.36x = 115,104.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,104.17/383.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.25

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