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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.01, 530.03 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.01, 530.03 and 218.28 is: 301.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.01 : 530.03 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.01/530.03 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.01x = 530.03 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.01x = 115,692.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,692.30/384.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.28

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