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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.90, 591.42 and 220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.90, 591.42 and 220.90 is: 331.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.90 : 591.42 = 220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.90/591.42 = 220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.90x = 591.42 × 220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.90x = 130,644.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,644.68/393.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.67

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