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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.26, 545.45 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.26, 545.45 and 218.22 is: 301.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.26 : 545.45 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.26/545.45 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.26x = 545.45 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.26x = 119,028.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,028.10/395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.14

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