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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.50, 530.60 and 218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.50, 530.60 and 218.74 is: 301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.50 : 530.60 = 218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.50/530.60 = 218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.50x = 530.60 × 218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.50x = 116,063.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,063.44/384.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.86

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