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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.99, 529.94 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.99, 529.94 and 218.16 is: 301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.99 : 529.94 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.99/529.94 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.99x = 529.94 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.99x = 115,612.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,612.26/383.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.08

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