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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.24, 545.45 and 220.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.24, 545.45 and 220.57 is: 304.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.24 : 545.45 = 220.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.24/545.45 = 220.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.24x = 545.45 × 220.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.24x = 120,307.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,307.44/395.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.39

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