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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.83, 544.89 and 220.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.83, 544.89 and 220.18 is: 303.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.83 : 544.89 = 220.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.83/544.89 = 220.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.83x = 544.89 × 220.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.83x = 119,973.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,973.88/394.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.86

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