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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.49, 530.61 and 216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.49, 530.61 and 216.45 is: 298.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.49 : 530.61 = 216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.49/530.61 = 216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.49x = 530.61 × 216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.49x = 114,850.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,850.53/384.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.71

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