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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.32, 592.46 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.32, 592.46 and 212.32 is: 318.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.32 : 592.46 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.32/592.46 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.32x = 592.46 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.32x = 125,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,787.08/395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.19

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