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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.09, 530.04 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.09, 530.04 and 218.30 is: 301.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.09 : 530.04 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.09/530.04 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.09x = 530.04 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.09x = 115,705.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,705.90/384.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.25

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