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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395, 545.10 and 220.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395, 545.10 and 220.37 is: 304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395 : 545.10 = 220.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395/545.10 = 220.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395x = 545.10 × 220.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395x = 120,123.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,123.69/395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.11

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