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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.02, 587.86 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.02, 587.86 and 209.22 is: 313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.02 : 587.86 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.02/587.86 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.02x = 587.86 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.02x = 122,992.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,992.07/392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.74

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