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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.40, 590.07 and 162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.40, 590.07 and 162.22 is: 243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.40 : 590.07 = 162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.40/590.07 = 162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.40x = 590.07 × 162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.40x = 95,721.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,721.16/393.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.32

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