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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.57, 545.85 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.57, 545.85 and 220.88 is: 304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.57 : 545.85 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.57/545.85 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.57x = 545.85 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.57x = 120,564.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,564.62/395.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.79

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