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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.52, 583.80 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.52, 583.80 and 216.18 is: 324.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.52 : 583.80 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.52/583.80 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.52x = 583.80 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.52x = 126,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,205.88/389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.00

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