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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.22, 593.02 and 212.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.22, 593.02 and 212.59 is: 318.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.22 : 593.02 = 212.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.22/593.02 = 212.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.22x = 593.02 × 212.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.22x = 126,071.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,071.13/395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.99

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