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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.61, 530.75 and 218.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.61, 530.75 and 218.81 is: 301.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.61 : 530.75 = 218.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.61/530.75 = 218.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.61x = 530.75 × 218.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.61x = 116,133.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,133.41/384.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.95

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