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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.32, 590.23 and 210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.32, 590.23 and 210.78 is: 316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.32 : 590.23 = 210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.32/590.23 = 210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.32x = 590.23 × 210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.32x = 124,408.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,408.68/393.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.30

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