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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.24, 541.04 and 234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.24, 541.04 and 234.76 is: 323.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.24 : 541.04 = 234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.24/541.04 = 234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.24x = 541.04 × 234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.24x = 127,014.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,014.55/392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.82

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