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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.14, 530.10 and 218.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.14, 530.10 and 218.38 is: 301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.14 : 530.10 = 218.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.14/530.10 = 218.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.14x = 530.10 × 218.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.14x = 115,763.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,763.24/384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.36

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