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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.95, 542.26 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.95, 542.26 and 218.28 is: 301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.95 : 542.26 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.95/542.26 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.95x = 542.26 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.95x = 118,364.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,364.51/392.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.22

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