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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.71, 546.06 and 218.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.71, 546.06 and 218.67 is: 301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.71 : 546.06 = 218.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.71/546.06 = 218.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.71x = 546.06 × 218.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.71x = 119,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,406.94/395.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.76

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