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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.21, 541.23 and 217.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.21, 541.23 and 217.57 is: 300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.21 : 541.23 = 217.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.21/541.23 = 217.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.21x = 541.23 × 217.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.21x = 117,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,752.70/392.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.23

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