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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.88, 544.95 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.88, 544.95 and 220.23 is: 303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.88 : 544.95 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.88/544.95 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.88x = 544.95 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.88x = 120,014.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,014.34/394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.93

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