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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.22, 592.38 and 200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.22, 592.38 and 200.03 is: 299.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.22 : 592.38 = 200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.22/592.38 = 200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.22x = 592.38 × 200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.22x = 118,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,494.50/395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.82

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