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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.71, 530.97 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.71, 530.97 and 219.02 is: 302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.71 : 530.97 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.71/530.97 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.71x = 530.97 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.71x = 116,290.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,290.39/384.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.28

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