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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.96, 586.84 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.96, 586.84 and 220.08 is: 330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.96 : 586.84 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.96/586.84 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.96x = 586.84 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.96x = 129,151.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,151.75/390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.35

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