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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.09, 545.25 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.09, 545.25 and 220.44 is: 304.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.09 : 545.25 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.09/545.25 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.09x = 545.25 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.09x = 120,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,193.47/395.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.21

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