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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.93, 591.93 and 221.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.93, 591.93 and 221.59 is: 332.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.93 : 591.93 = 221.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.93/591.93 = 221.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.93x = 591.93 × 221.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.93x = 131,165.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,165.77/394.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.12

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