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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.02, 592.56 and 212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.02, 592.56 and 212.20 is: 318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.02 : 592.56 = 212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.02/592.56 = 212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.02x = 592.56 × 212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.02x = 125,741.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,741.23/395.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.32

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