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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.75, 533.66 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.75, 533.66 and 218.70 is: 301.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.75 : 533.66 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.75/533.66 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.75x = 533.66 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.75x = 116,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,711.99/386.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.77

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