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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.38, 590.66 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.38, 590.66 and 220.66 is: 330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.38 : 590.66 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.38/590.66 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.38x = 590.66 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.38x = 130,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,333.93/394.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.48

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