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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.78, 542.03 and 218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.78, 542.03 and 218.14 is: 301.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.78 : 542.03 = 218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.78/542.03 = 218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.78x = 542.03 × 218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.78x = 118,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,235.98/392.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.02

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