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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.18, 545.30 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.18, 545.30 and 220.50 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.18 : 545.30 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.18/545.30 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.18x = 545.30 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.18x = 120,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,238.65/395.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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