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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.75, 542.01 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.75, 542.01 and 218.09 is: 300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.75 : 542.01 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.75/542.01 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.75x = 542.01 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.75x = 118,206.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,206.96/392.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.97

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