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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.11, 541.08 and 217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.11, 541.08 and 217.45 is: 300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.11 : 541.08 = 217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.11/541.08 = 217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.11x = 541.08 × 217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.11x = 117,657.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,657.85/392.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.06

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