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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.94, 546.40 and 218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.94, 546.40 and 218.90 is: 302.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.94 : 546.40 = 218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.94/546.40 = 218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.94x = 546.40 × 218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.94x = 119,604.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,604.23/395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.08

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