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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.92, 541.98 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.92, 541.98 and 235.48 is: 324.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.92 : 541.98 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.92/541.98 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.92x = 541.98 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.92x = 127,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,625.45/392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.81

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