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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 546.24 and 218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 546.24 and 218.80 is: 301.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 546.24 = 218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/546.24 = 218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 546.24 × 218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 119,517.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,517.31/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.93

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