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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.49, 541.65 and 235.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.49, 541.65 and 235.15 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.49 : 541.65 = 235.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.49/541.65 = 235.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.49x = 541.65 × 235.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.49x = 127,366.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,366.29/392.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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