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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.25, 545.45 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.25, 545.45 and 220.59 is: 304.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.25 : 545.45 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.25/545.45 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.25x = 545.45 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.25x = 120,321.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,321.76/395.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.42

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