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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.21, 532.89 and 218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.21, 532.89 and 218.13 is: 300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.21 : 532.89 = 218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.21/532.89 = 218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.21x = 532.89 × 218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.21x = 116,239.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,239.30/386.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.98

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