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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.89, 529.83 and 218.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.89, 529.83 and 218.17 is: 301.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.89 : 529.83 = 218.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.89/529.83 = 218.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.89x = 529.83 × 218.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.89x = 115,590.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,590.36/383.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.11

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