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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.25, 592.93 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.25, 592.93 and 212.40 is: 318.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.25 : 592.93 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.25/592.93 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.25x = 592.93 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.25x = 125,938.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,938.33/395.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.63

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