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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.18, 530.14 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.18, 530.14 and 216.14 is: 298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.18 : 530.14 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.18/530.14 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.18x = 530.14 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.18x = 114,584.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,584.46/384.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.26

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