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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.38, 587.99 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.38, 587.99 and 218.84 is: 327.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.38 : 587.99 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.38/587.99 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.38x = 587.99 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.38x = 128,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,673.34/392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.93

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