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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.93, 590.43 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.93, 590.43 and 220.59 is: 330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.93 : 590.43 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.93/590.43 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.93x = 590.43 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.93x = 130,242.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,242.95/393.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.62

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