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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.14, 541.10 and 217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.14, 541.10 and 217.45 is: 300.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.14 : 541.10 = 217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.14/541.10 = 217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.14x = 541.10 × 217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.14x = 117,658.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,658.40/392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.05

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