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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.28, 589.91 and 220.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.28, 589.91 and 220.11 is: 330.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.28 : 589.91 = 220.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.28/589.91 = 220.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.28x = 589.91 × 220.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.28x = 129,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,845.09/393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.16

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