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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.60, 530.73 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.60, 530.73 and 218.84 is: 301.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.60 : 530.73 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.60/530.73 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.60x = 530.73 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.60x = 116,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,142.30/384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.98

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