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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.43, 541.58 and 235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.43, 541.58 and 235.11 is: 324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.43 : 541.58 = 235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.43/541.58 = 235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.43x = 541.58 × 235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.43x = 127,329.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,329.70/392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.46

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