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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.55, 589.94 and 220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.55, 589.94 and 220.30 is: 330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.55 : 589.94 = 220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.55/589.94 = 220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.55x = 589.94 × 220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.55x = 129,959.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,959.73/393.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.23

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