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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.92, 529.82 and 218.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.92, 529.82 and 218.17 is: 301.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.92 : 529.82 = 218.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.92/529.82 = 218.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.92x = 529.82 × 218.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.92x = 115,587.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,587.09/383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.07

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