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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.47, 530.45 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.47, 530.45 and 218.68 is: 301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.47 : 530.45 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.47/530.45 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.47x = 530.45 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.47x = 115,998.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,998.81/384.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.71

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