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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.24, 588.75 and 210.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.24, 588.75 and 210.22 is: 314.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.24 : 588.75 = 210.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.24/588.75 = 210.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.24x = 588.75 × 210.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.24x = 123,767.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,767.03/393.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.74

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