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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.96, 545.01 and 220.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.96, 545.01 and 220.27 is: 303.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.96 : 545.01 = 220.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.96/545.01 = 220.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.96x = 545.01 × 220.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.96x = 120,049.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,049.35/394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.95

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