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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.47, 545.74 and 220.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.47, 545.74 and 220.78 is: 304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.47 : 545.74 = 220.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.47/545.74 = 220.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.47x = 545.74 × 220.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.47x = 120,488.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,488.48/395.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.67

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