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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.83, 542.13 and 218.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.83, 542.13 and 218.17 is: 301.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.83 : 542.13 = 218.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.83/542.13 = 218.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.83x = 542.13 × 218.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.83x = 118,276.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,276.50/392.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.09

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