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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.43, 545.67 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.43, 545.67 and 220.76 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.43 : 545.67 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.43/545.67 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.43x = 545.67 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.43x = 120,459.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,459.38/395.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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