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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.02, 591.97 and 212.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.02, 591.97 and 212.26 is: 318.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.02 : 591.97 = 212.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.02/591.97 = 212.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.02x = 591.97 × 212.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.02x = 125,651.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,651.55/395.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.09

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