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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.03, 529.94 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.03, 529.94 and 218.22 is: 301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.03 : 529.94 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.03/529.94 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.03x = 529.94 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.03x = 115,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,642.42/384.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.13

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