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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.57, 541.64 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.57, 541.64 and 235.16 is: 324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.57 : 541.64 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.57/541.64 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.57x = 541.64 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.57x = 127,368.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,368.18/392.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.45

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