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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.39, 545.66 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.39, 545.66 and 220.74 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.39 : 545.66 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.39/545.66 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.39x = 545.66 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.39x = 120,447.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,447.88/395.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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