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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.42, 530.50 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.42, 530.50 and 218.66 is: 301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.42 : 530.50 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.42/530.50 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.42x = 530.50 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.42x = 115,999.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,999.13/384.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.75

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