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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.62, 545.94 and 220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.62, 545.94 and 220.93 is: 304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.62 : 545.94 = 220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.62/545.94 = 220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.62x = 545.94 × 220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.62x = 120,613.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,613.16/395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.87

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