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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.16, 594.32 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.16, 594.32 and 122.31 is: 183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.16 : 594.32 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.16/594.32 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.16x = 594.32 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.16x = 72,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,690.67/396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.49

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