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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.11, 545.24 and 220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.11, 545.24 and 220.45 is: 304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.11 : 545.24 = 220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.11/545.24 = 220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.11x = 545.24 × 220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.11x = 120,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,198.16/395.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.22

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