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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.16, 588.35 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.16, 588.35 and 209.44 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.16 : 588.35 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.16/588.35 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.16x = 588.35 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.16x = 123,224.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,224.02/392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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