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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.38, 530.36 and 218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.38, 530.36 and 218.55 is: 301.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.38 : 530.36 = 218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.38/530.36 = 218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.38x = 530.36 × 218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.38x = 115,911.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,911.89/384.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.56

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