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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 545.16 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 545.16 and 220.38 is: 304.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 545.16 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/545.16 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 545.16 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 120,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,142.36/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.13

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