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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.46, 545.71 and 218.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.46, 545.71 and 218.41 is: 301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.46 : 545.71 = 218.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.46/545.71 = 218.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.46x = 545.71 × 218.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.46x = 119,188.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,188.52/395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.39

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