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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.36, 588.81 and 210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.36, 588.81 and 210.30 is: 314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.36 : 588.81 = 210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.36/588.81 = 210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.36x = 588.81 × 210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.36x = 123,826.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,826.74/393.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.79

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