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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.33, 541.22 and 234.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.33, 541.22 and 234.91 is: 324.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.33 : 541.22 = 234.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.33/541.22 = 234.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.33x = 541.22 × 234.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.33x = 127,137.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,137.99/392.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.06

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