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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.16, 545.32 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.16, 545.32 and 220.50 is: 304.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.16 : 545.32 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.16/545.32 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.16x = 545.32 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.16x = 120,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,242.51/395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.29

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