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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.64, 530.82 and 218.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.64, 530.82 and 218.87 is: 302.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.64 : 530.82 = 218.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.64/530.82 = 218.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.64x = 530.82 × 218.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.64x = 116,180.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,180.57/384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.05

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