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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.18, 530.17 and 218.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.18, 530.17 and 218.39 is: 301.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.18 : 530.17 = 218.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.18/530.17 = 218.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.18x = 530.17 × 218.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.18x = 115,780.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,780.63/384.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.37

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