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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.81, 529.62 and 218.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.81, 529.62 and 218.03 is: 300.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.81 : 529.62 = 218.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.81/529.62 = 218.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.81x = 529.62 × 218.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.81x = 115,473.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,473.05/383.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.86

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