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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.98, 531.26 and 219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.98, 531.26 and 219.21 is: 302.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.98 : 531.26 = 219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.98/531.26 = 219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.98x = 531.26 × 219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.98x = 116,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,457.50/384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.50

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