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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.90, 590.98 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.90, 590.98 and 220.74 is: 331.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.90 : 590.98 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.90/590.98 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.90x = 590.98 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.90x = 130,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,452.93/393.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.18

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