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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.13, 529.95 and 216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.13, 529.95 and 216.04 is: 298.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.13 : 529.95 = 216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.13/529.95 = 216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.13x = 529.95 × 216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.13x = 114,489.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,489.32/384.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.05

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