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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.46, 590.17 and 211.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.46, 590.17 and 211.21 is: 316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.46 : 590.17 = 211.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.46/590.17 = 211.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.46x = 590.17 × 211.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.46x = 124,647.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,647.80/393.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.80

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