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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.65, 546.02 and 218.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.65, 546.02 and 218.63 is: 301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.65 : 546.02 = 218.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.65/546.02 = 218.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.65x = 546.02 × 218.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.65x = 119,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,375.26/395.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.72

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