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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.92, 542.32 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.92, 542.32 and 235.64 is: 325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.92 : 542.32 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.92/542.32 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.92x = 542.32 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.92x = 127,792.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,792.28/392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.24

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