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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.33, 592.99 and 212.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.33, 592.99 and 212.48 is: 318.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.33 : 592.99 = 212.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.33/592.99 = 212.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.33x = 592.99 × 212.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.33x = 125,995.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,995.02/395.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.71

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