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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.09, 592.30 and 212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.09, 592.30 and 212.27 is: 318.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.09 : 592.30 = 212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.09/592.30 = 212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.09x = 592.30 × 212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.09x = 125,729.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,729.21/395.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.23

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