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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.44, 545.72 and 220.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.44, 545.72 and 220.79 is: 304.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.44 : 545.72 = 220.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.44/545.72 = 220.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.44x = 545.72 × 220.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.44x = 120,489.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,489.78/395.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.70

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