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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.59, 545.93 and 220.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.59, 545.93 and 220.97 is: 304.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.59 : 545.93 = 220.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.59/545.93 = 220.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.59x = 545.93 × 220.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.59x = 120,634.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,634.15/395.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.95

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