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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.36, 545.56 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.36, 545.56 and 220.64 is: 304.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.36 : 545.56 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.36/545.56 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.36x = 545.56 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.36x = 120,372.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,372.36/395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.46

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