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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.80, 542.04 and 218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.80, 542.04 and 218.14 is: 301.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.80 : 542.04 = 218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.80/542.04 = 218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.80x = 542.04 × 218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.80x = 118,240.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,240.61/392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.02

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