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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.32, 590.01 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.32, 590.01 and 162.18 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.32 : 590.01 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.32/590.01 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.32x = 590.01 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.32x = 95,687.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,687.82/393.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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