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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 545.43 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 545.43 and 220.62 is: 304.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 545.43 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/545.43 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 545.43 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 120,332.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,332.77/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.42

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