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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.09, 590.73 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.09, 590.73 and 220.84 is: 331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.09 : 590.73 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.09/590.73 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.09x = 590.73 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.09x = 130,453.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,453.86/394.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.03

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