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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 540.96 and 234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 540.96 and 234.66 is: 323.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 540.96 = 234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/540.96 = 234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 540.96 × 234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 126,941.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,941.67/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.80

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