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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.36, 593.19 and 212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.36, 593.19 and 212.70 is: 319.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.36 : 593.19 = 212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.36/593.19 = 212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.36x = 593.19 × 212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.36x = 126,171.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,171.51/395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.13

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