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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.12, 545.28 and 220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.12, 545.28 and 220.46 is: 304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.12 : 545.28 = 220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.12/545.28 = 220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.12x = 545.28 × 220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.12x = 120,209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,209.70/395.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.24

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