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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.27, 545.45 and 218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.27, 545.45 and 218.23 is: 301.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.27 : 545.45 = 218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.27/545.45 = 218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.27x = 545.45 × 218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.27x = 119,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,033.55/395.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.14

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