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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.88, 531.04 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.88, 531.04 and 219.08 is: 302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.88 : 531.04 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.88/531.04 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.88x = 531.04 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.88x = 116,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,340.24/384.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.28

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