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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.66, 595.08 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.66, 595.08 and 108.12 is: 162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.66 : 595.08 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.66/595.08 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.66x = 595.08 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.66x = 64,340.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,340.05/396.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.20

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