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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.61, 545.97 and 220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.61, 545.97 and 220.95 is: 304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.61 : 545.97 = 220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.61/545.97 = 220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.61x = 545.97 × 220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.61x = 120,632.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,632.07/395.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.93

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