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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.18, 541.25 and 217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.18, 541.25 and 217.54 is: 300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.18 : 541.25 = 217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.18/541.25 = 217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.18x = 541.25 × 217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.18x = 117,743.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,743.53/392.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.23

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