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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.48, 541.50 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.48, 541.50 and 235.04 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.48 : 541.50 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.48/541.50 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.48x = 541.50 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.48x = 127,271.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,271.45/392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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