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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.35, 545.56 and 220.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.35, 545.56 and 220.71 is: 304.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.35 : 545.56 = 220.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.35/545.56 = 220.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.35x = 545.56 × 220.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.35x = 120,410.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,410.55/395.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.57

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