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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.31, 589.86 and 162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.31, 589.86 and 162.26 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.31 : 589.86 = 162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.31/589.86 = 162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.31x = 589.86 × 162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.31x = 95,712.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,712.16/393.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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