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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.96, 588.22 and 210.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.96, 588.22 and 210.11 is: 314.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.96 : 588.22 = 210.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.96/588.22 = 210.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.96x = 588.22 × 210.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.96x = 123,587.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,587.44/392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.50

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