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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.75, 530.91 and 218.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.75, 530.91 and 218.95 is: 302.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.75 : 530.91 = 218.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.75/530.91 = 218.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.75x = 530.91 × 218.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.75x = 116,241.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,241.42/384.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.12

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