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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.82, 533.78 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.82, 533.78 and 218.76 is: 301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.82 : 533.78 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.82/533.78 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.82x = 533.78 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.82x = 116,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,769.71/386.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.87

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