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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 546 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 546 and 218.60 is: 301.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 546 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/546 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 546 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 119,355.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,355.60/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.68

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