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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.18, 545.34 and 220.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.18, 545.34 and 220.53 is: 304.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.18 : 545.34 = 220.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.18/545.34 = 220.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.18x = 545.34 × 220.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.18x = 120,263.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,263.83/395.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.33

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