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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.32, 545.55 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.32, 545.55 and 220.68 is: 304.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.32 : 545.55 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.32/545.55 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.32x = 545.55 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.32x = 120,389.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,389.25/395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.54

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