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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 545.97 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 545.97 and 220.98 is: 304.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 545.97 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/545.97 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 545.97 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 120,648.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,648.45/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.95

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