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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.58, 530.81 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.58, 530.81 and 218.88 is: 302.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.58 : 530.81 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.58/530.81 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.58x = 530.81 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.58x = 116,185.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,185.57/384.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.11

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