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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.47, 530.56 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.47, 530.56 and 218.69 is: 301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.47 : 530.56 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.47/530.56 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.47x = 530.56 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.47x = 116,028.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,028.17/384.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.79

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