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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.95, 542.36 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.95, 542.36 and 235.68 is: 325.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.95 : 542.36 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.95/542.36 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.95x = 542.36 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.95x = 127,821.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,821.96/392.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.29

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