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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 541.78 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 541.78 and 235.24 is: 324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 541.78 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/541.78 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 541.78 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 127,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,444.44/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.56

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