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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.24, 588.66 and 200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.24, 588.66 and 200 is: 300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.24 : 588.66 = 200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.24/588.66 = 200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.24x = 588.66 × 200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.24x = 117,732
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,732/392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.15

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