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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.92, 529.80 and 218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.92, 529.80 and 218.14 is: 301.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.92 : 529.80 = 218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.92/529.80 = 218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.92x = 529.80 × 218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.92x = 115,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,570.57/383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.03

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