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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 529.96 and 218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 529.96 and 218.23 is: 301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 529.96 = 218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/529.96 = 218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 529.96 × 218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 115,652.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,652.08/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.16

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