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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.76, 592.41 and 212.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.76, 592.41 and 212.21 is: 318.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.76 : 592.41 = 212.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.76/592.41 = 212.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.76x = 592.41 × 212.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.76x = 125,715.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,715.33/394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.46

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