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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.15, 592.90 and 212.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.15, 592.90 and 212.33 is: 318.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.15 : 592.90 = 212.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.15/592.90 = 212.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.15x = 592.90 × 212.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.15x = 125,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,890.46/395.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.59

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