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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.14, 541.11 and 234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.14, 541.11 and 234.75 is: 323.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.14 : 541.11 = 234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.14/541.11 = 234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.14x = 541.11 × 234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.14x = 127,025.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,025.57/392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.93

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