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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.41, 541.47 and 235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.41, 541.47 and 235.01 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.41 : 541.47 = 235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.41/541.47 = 235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.41x = 541.47 × 235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.41x = 127,248.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,248.16/392.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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