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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.05, 545.17 and 220.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.05, 545.17 and 220.39 is: 304.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.05 : 545.17 = 220.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.05/545.17 = 220.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.05x = 545.17 × 220.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.05x = 120,149.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,149.26/395.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.14

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