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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.88, 590.58 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.88, 590.58 and 162.88 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.88 : 590.58 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.88/590.58 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.88x = 590.58 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.88x = 96,193.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,193.67/393.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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