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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.45, 541.28 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.45, 541.28 and 234.90 is: 323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.45 : 541.28 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.45/541.28 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.45x = 541.28 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.45x = 127,147.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,147.26/392.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.99

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