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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.88, 531.05 and 219.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.88, 531.05 and 219.05 is: 302.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.88 : 531.05 = 219.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.88/531.05 = 219.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.88x = 531.05 × 219.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.88x = 116,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,326.50/384.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.24

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