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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.19, 541.16 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.19, 541.16 and 217.50 is: 300.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.19 : 541.16 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.19/541.16 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.19x = 541.16 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.19x = 117,701.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,701.21/392.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.11

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