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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.46, 545.72 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.46, 545.72 and 220.77 is: 304.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.46 : 545.72 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.46/545.72 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.46x = 545.72 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.46x = 120,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,477.50/395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.65

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