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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.29, 530.19 and 218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.29, 530.19 and 218.49 is: 301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.29 : 530.19 = 218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.29/530.19 = 218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.29x = 530.19 × 218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.29x = 115,841.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,841.21/384.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.45

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