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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.97, 545.02 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.97, 545.02 and 220.32 is: 304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.97 : 545.02 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.97/545.02 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.97x = 545.02 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.97x = 120,078.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,078.26/394.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.02

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