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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.91, 590.87 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.91, 590.87 and 220.48 is: 330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.91 : 590.87 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.91/590.87 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.91x = 590.87 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.91x = 130,275.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,275.02/393.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.72

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