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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.94, 545 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.94, 545 and 220.28 is: 303.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.94 : 545 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.94/545 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.94x = 545 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.94x = 120,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,052.60/394.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.98

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