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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.09, 541.06 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.09, 541.06 and 234.80 is: 324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.09 : 541.06 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.09/541.06 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.09x = 541.06 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.09x = 127,040.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,040.72/392.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.01

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