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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.19, 541.18 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.19, 541.18 and 234.84 is: 324.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.19 : 541.18 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.19/541.18 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.19x = 541.18 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.19x = 127,090.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,090.71/392.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.05

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