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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.30, 545.51 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.30, 545.51 and 220.68 is: 304.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.30 : 545.51 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.30/545.51 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.30x = 545.51 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.30x = 120,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,383.70/395.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.54

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