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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.07, 545.17 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.07, 545.17 and 220.41 is: 304.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.07 : 545.17 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.07/545.17 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.07x = 545.17 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.07x = 120,160.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,160.92/395.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.15

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