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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.16, 530.16 and 218.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.16, 530.16 and 218.37 is: 301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.16 : 530.16 = 218.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.16/530.16 = 218.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.16x = 530.16 × 218.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.16x = 115,771.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,771.04/384.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.36

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