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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.07, 545.21 and 220.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.07, 545.21 and 220.43 is: 304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.07 : 545.21 = 220.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.07/545.21 = 220.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.07x = 545.21 × 220.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.07x = 120,176.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,176.81/395.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.19

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