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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.90, 529.74 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.90, 529.74 and 218.08 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.90 : 529.74 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.90/529.74 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.90x = 529.74 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.90x = 115,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,525.70/383.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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