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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.22, 588.34 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.22, 588.34 and 103.66 is: 155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.22 : 588.34 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.22/588.34 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.22x = 588.34 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.22x = 60,983.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,983.86/392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.48

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