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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.68, 529.44 and 217.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.68, 529.44 and 217.85 is: 300.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.68 : 529.44 = 217.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.68/529.44 = 217.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.68x = 529.44 × 217.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.68x = 115,338.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,338.50/383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.62

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