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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.37, 545.60 and 220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.37, 545.60 and 220.73 is: 304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.37 : 545.60 = 220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.37/545.60 = 220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.37x = 545.60 × 220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.37x = 120,428.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,428.11/395.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.60

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