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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.45, 530.54 and 218.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.45, 530.54 and 218.65 is: 301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.45 : 530.54 = 218.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.45/530.54 = 218.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.45x = 530.54 × 218.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.45x = 116,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,002.57/384.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.74

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