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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.99, 593.93 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.99, 593.93 and 220.12 is: 330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.99 : 593.93 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.99/593.93 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.99x = 593.93 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.99x = 130,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,734.94/395.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.15

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