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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.55, 545.82 and 220.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.55, 545.82 and 220.89 is: 304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.55 : 545.82 = 220.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.55/545.82 = 220.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.55x = 545.82 × 220.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.55x = 120,566.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,566.18/395.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.81

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