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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.45, 530.57 and 218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.45, 530.57 and 218.72 is: 301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.45 : 530.57 = 218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.45/530.57 = 218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.45x = 530.57 × 218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.45x = 116,043.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,043.61/384.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.84

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