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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.37, 545.64 and 218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.37, 545.64 and 218.33 is: 301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.37 : 545.64 = 218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.37/545.64 = 218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.37x = 545.64 × 218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.37x = 119,128.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,128.49/395.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.31

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