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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.36, 533.13 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.36, 533.13 and 218.32 is: 301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.36 : 533.13 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.36/533.13 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.36x = 533.13 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.36x = 116,392.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,392.94/386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.26

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