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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.33, 530.43 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.33, 530.43 and 218.58 is: 301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.33 : 530.43 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.33/530.43 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.33x = 530.43 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.33x = 115,941.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,941.39/384.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.67

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