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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.13, 541.18 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.13, 541.18 and 236.88 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.13 : 541.18 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.13/541.18 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.13x = 541.18 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.13x = 128,194.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,194.72/392.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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