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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.29, 590.11 and 162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.29, 590.11 and 162.34 is: 243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.29 : 590.11 = 162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.29/590.11 = 162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.29x = 590.11 × 162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.29x = 95,798.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,798.46/393.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.58

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