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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.28, 591.22 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.28, 591.22 and 220.88 is: 331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.28 : 591.22 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.28/591.22 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.28x = 591.22 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.28x = 130,588.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,588.67/394.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.21

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