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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.27, 545.46 and 220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.27, 545.46 and 220.58 is: 304.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.27 : 545.46 = 220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.27/545.46 = 220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.27x = 545.46 × 220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.27x = 120,318.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,318.10/395.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.39

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