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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.17, 541.13 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.17, 541.13 and 234.80 is: 323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.17 : 541.13 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.17/541.13 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.17x = 541.13 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.17x = 127,055.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,055.21/392.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.98

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