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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.99, 532.69 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.99, 532.69 and 217.98 is: 300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.99 : 532.69 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.99/532.69 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.99x = 532.69 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.99x = 116,115.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,115.22/385.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.83

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