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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.16, 591.66 and 212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.16, 591.66 and 212.10 is: 317.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.16 : 591.66 = 212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.16/591.66 = 212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.16x = 591.66 × 212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.16x = 125,491.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,491.09/395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.57

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