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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.46, 588.68 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.46, 588.68 and 200.22 is: 300.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.46 : 588.68 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.46/588.68 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.46x = 588.68 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.46x = 117,862.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,862.57/392.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.32

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