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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.68, 584.16 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.68, 584.16 and 218.32 is: 327.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.68 : 584.16 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.68/584.16 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.68x = 584.16 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.68x = 127,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,533.81/389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.28

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