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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.07, 530.04 and 218.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.07, 530.04 and 218.29 is: 301.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.07 : 530.04 = 218.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.07/530.04 = 218.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.07x = 530.04 × 218.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.07x = 115,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,699.78/384.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.25

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