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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.08, 590.31 and 210.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.08, 590.31 and 210.83 is: 316.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.08 : 590.31 = 210.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.08/590.31 = 210.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.08x = 590.31 × 210.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.08x = 124,455.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,455.06/393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.62

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