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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.84, 542.12 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.84, 542.12 and 218.20 is: 301.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.84 : 542.12 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.84/542.12 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.84x = 542.12 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.84x = 118,290.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,290.58/392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.12

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