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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.42, 545.64 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.42, 545.64 and 220.74 is: 304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.42 : 545.64 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.42/545.64 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.42x = 545.64 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.42x = 120,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,444.57/395.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.60

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