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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.88, 529.67 and 218.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.88, 529.67 and 218.05 is: 300.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.88 : 529.67 = 218.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.88/529.67 = 218.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.88x = 529.67 × 218.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.88x = 115,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,494.54/383.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.86

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