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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394, 591.22 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394, 591.22 and 220.82 is: 331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394 : 591.22 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394/591.22 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394x = 591.22 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394x = 130,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,553.20/394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.35

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