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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.92, 590.98 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.92, 590.98 and 211.20 is: 316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.92 : 590.98 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.92/590.98 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.92x = 590.98 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.92x = 124,814.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,814.98/393.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.85

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