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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.15, 588.23 and 218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.15, 588.23 and 218.72 is: 328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.15 : 588.23 = 218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.15/588.23 = 218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.15x = 588.23 × 218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.15x = 128,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,657.67/392.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.08

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