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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.52, 545.84 and 218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.52, 545.84 and 218.49 is: 301.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.52 : 545.84 = 218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.52/545.84 = 218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.52x = 545.84 × 218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.52x = 119,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,259.49/395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.53

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