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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.32, 545.52 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.32, 545.52 and 218.24 is: 301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.32 : 545.52 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.32/545.52 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.32x = 545.52 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.32x = 119,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,054.28/395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.16

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