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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.12, 545.24 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.12, 545.24 and 220.48 is: 304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.12 : 545.24 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.12/545.24 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.12x = 545.24 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.12x = 120,214.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,214.52/395.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.25

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