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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.38, 589.64 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.38, 589.64 and 162.20 is: 243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.38 : 589.64 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.38/589.64 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.38x = 589.64 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.38x = 95,640.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,640.39/393.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.13

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