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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.20, 545.38 and 218.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.20, 545.38 and 218.17 is: 301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.20 : 545.38 = 218.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.20/545.38 = 218.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.20x = 545.38 × 218.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.20x = 118,985.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,985.55/395.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.08

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