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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.33, 545.55 and 218.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.33, 545.55 and 218.29 is: 301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.33 : 545.55 = 218.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.33/545.55 = 218.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.33x = 545.55 × 218.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.33x = 119,088.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,088.11/395.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.24

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