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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.86, 529.68 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.86, 529.68 and 218.04 is: 300.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.86 : 529.68 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.86/529.68 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.86x = 529.68 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.86x = 115,491.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,491.43/383.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.87

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