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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.50, 530.62 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.50, 530.62 and 216.48 is: 298.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.50 : 530.62 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.50/530.62 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.50x = 530.62 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.50x = 114,868.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,868.62/384.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.75

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