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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.26, 530.29 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.26, 530.29 and 218.50 is: 301.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.26 : 530.29 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.26/530.29 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.26x = 530.29 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.26x = 115,868.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,868.37/384.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.54

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