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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.52, 591.96 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.52, 591.96 and 212.40 is: 317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.52 : 591.96 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.52/591.96 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.52x = 591.96 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.52x = 125,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,732.30/395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.89

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