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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.03, 532.77 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.03, 532.77 and 218 is: 300.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.03 : 532.77 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.03/532.77 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.03x = 532.77 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.03x = 116,143.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,143.86/386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.87

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