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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.65, 541.86 and 218.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.65, 541.86 and 218.00 is: 300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.65 : 541.86 = 218.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.65/541.86 = 218.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.65x = 541.86 × 218.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.65x = 118,126.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,126.02/392.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.84

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