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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.82, 595.16 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.82, 595.16 and 108.20 is: 162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.82 : 595.16 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.82/595.16 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.82x = 595.16 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.82x = 64,396.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,396.31/396.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.28

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