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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.69, 590.22 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.69, 590.22 and 211.23 is: 316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.69 : 590.22 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.69/590.22 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.69x = 590.22 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.69x = 124,672.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,672.17/393.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.68

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