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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.24, 587.25 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.24, 587.25 and 209.22 is: 313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.24 : 587.25 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.24/587.25 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.24x = 587.25 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.24x = 122,864.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,864.45/392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.24

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