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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.96, 546.42 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.96, 546.42 and 218.92 is: 302.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.96 : 546.42 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.96/546.42 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.96x = 546.42 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.96x = 119,622.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,622.27/395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.11

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