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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.17, 591.26 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.17, 591.26 and 220.74 is: 331.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.17 : 591.26 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.17/591.26 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.17x = 591.26 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.17x = 130,513.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,513.63/394.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.11

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