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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.34, 545.57 and 220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.34, 545.57 and 220.69 is: 304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.34 : 545.57 = 220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.34/545.57 = 220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.34x = 545.57 × 220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.34x = 120,401.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,401.84/395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.55

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