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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.22, 545.35 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.22, 545.35 and 220.56 is: 304.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.22 : 545.35 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.22/545.35 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.22x = 545.35 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.22x = 120,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,282.40/395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.34

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