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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.49, 593.33 and 212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.49, 593.33 and 212.84 is: 319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.49 : 593.33 = 212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.49/593.33 = 212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.49x = 593.33 × 212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.49x = 126,280.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,280.33/395.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.30

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