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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.42, 541.55 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.42, 541.55 and 235.02 is: 324.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.42 : 541.55 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.42/541.55 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.42x = 541.55 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.42x = 127,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,275.62/392.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.34

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