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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 533.51 and 218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 533.51 and 218.61 is: 301.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 533.51 = 218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/533.51 = 218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 533.51 × 218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 116,629.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,629.53/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.65

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