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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.83, 592.29 and 212.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.83, 592.29 and 212.19 is: 318.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.83 : 592.29 = 212.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.83/592.29 = 212.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.83x = 592.29 × 212.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.83x = 125,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,678.02/394.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.31

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