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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.50, 530.69 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.50, 530.69 and 218.76 is: 301.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.50 : 530.69 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.50/530.69 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.50x = 530.69 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.50x = 116,093.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,093.74/384.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.93

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