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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.88, 542.23 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.88, 542.23 and 218.24 is: 301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.88 : 542.23 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.88/542.23 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.88x = 542.23 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.88x = 118,336.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,336.28/392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.20

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