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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.22, 588.31 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.22, 588.31 and 161.07 is: 241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.22 : 588.31 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.22/588.31 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.22x = 588.31 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.22x = 94,759.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,759.09/392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.60

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