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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.48, 590.78 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.48, 590.78 and 220.48 is: 331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.48 : 590.78 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.48/590.78 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.48x = 590.78 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.48x = 130,255.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,255.17/393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.03

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