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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.06, 592.26 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.06, 592.26 and 212.66 is: 318.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.06 : 592.26 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.06/592.26 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.06x = 592.26 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.06x = 125,950.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,950.01/395.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.81

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