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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.14, 545.31 and 220.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.14, 545.31 and 220.49 is: 304.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.14 : 545.31 = 220.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.14/545.31 = 220.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.14x = 545.31 × 220.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.14x = 120,235.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,235.40/395.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.29

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