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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.34, 545.54 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.34, 545.54 and 220.68 is: 304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.34 : 545.54 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.34/545.54 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.34x = 545.54 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.34x = 120,389.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,389.77/395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.52

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