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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.12, 592.96 and 220.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.12, 592.96 and 220.18 is: 329.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.12 : 592.96 = 220.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.12/592.96 = 220.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.12x = 592.96 × 220.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.12x = 130,557.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,557.93/396.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.59

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