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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.13, 541.14 and 217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.13, 541.14 and 217.47 is: 300.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.13 : 541.14 = 217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.13/541.14 = 217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.13x = 541.14 × 217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.13x = 117,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,681.72/392.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.11

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