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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.21, 588.34 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.21, 588.34 and 161.11 is: 241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.21 : 588.34 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.21/588.34 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.21x = 588.34 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.21x = 94,786.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,786.19/392.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.68

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