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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392, 588.48 and 221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392, 588.48 and 221.12 is: 331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392 : 588.48 = 221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392/588.48 = 221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392x = 588.48 × 221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392x = 130,124.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,124.70/392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.95

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