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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.44, 541.51 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.44, 541.51 and 235.06 is: 324.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.44 : 541.51 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.44/541.51 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.44x = 541.51 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.44x = 127,287.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,287.34/392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.35

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