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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.05, 532.64 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.05, 532.64 and 217.98 is: 300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.05 : 532.64 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.05/532.64 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.05x = 532.64 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.05x = 116,104.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,104.87/386.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.75

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