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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.27, 590.50 and 220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.27, 590.50 and 220.55 is: 330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.27 : 590.50 = 220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.27/590.50 = 220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.27x = 590.50 × 220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.27x = 130,233.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,233.67/394.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.32

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