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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.86, 544.98 and 220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.86, 544.98 and 220.26 is: 304.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.86 : 544.98 = 220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.86/544.98 = 220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.86x = 544.98 × 220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.86x = 120,037.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,037.29/394.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.00

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