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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.22, 541.25 and 217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.22, 541.25 and 217.58 is: 300.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.22 : 541.25 = 217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.22/541.25 = 217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.22x = 541.25 × 217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.22x = 117,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,765.18/392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.25

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