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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.48, 591.28 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.48, 591.28 and 211.64 is: 317.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.48 : 591.28 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.48/591.28 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.48x = 591.28 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.48x = 125,138.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,138.50/394.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.22

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