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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.47, 545.73 and 220.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.47, 545.73 and 220.81 is: 304.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.47 : 545.73 = 220.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.47/545.73 = 220.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.47x = 545.73 × 220.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.47x = 120,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,502.64/395.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.71

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