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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.30, 545.49 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.30, 545.49 and 220.65 is: 304.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.30 : 545.49 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.30/545.49 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.30x = 545.49 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.30x = 120,362.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,362.37/395.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.48

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