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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.54, 530.69 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.54, 530.69 and 218.69 is: 301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.54 : 530.69 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.54/530.69 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.54x = 530.69 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.54x = 116,052.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,052.85/384.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.80

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