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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.17, 545.29 and 220.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.17, 545.29 and 220.51 is: 304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.17 : 545.29 = 220.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.17/545.29 = 220.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.17x = 545.29 × 220.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.17x = 120,241.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,241.90/395.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.28

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