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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.32, 589.92 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.32, 589.92 and 220.04 is: 330.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.32 : 589.92 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.32/589.92 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.32x = 589.92 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.32x = 129,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,806.00/393.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.03

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