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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.56, 530.62 and 218.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.56, 530.62 and 218.71 is: 301.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.56 : 530.62 = 218.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.56/530.62 = 218.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.56x = 530.62 × 218.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.56x = 116,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,048.15/384.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.77

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