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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.98, 542.35 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.98, 542.35 and 218.32 is: 301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.98 : 542.35 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.98/542.35 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.98x = 542.35 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.98x = 118,405.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,405.07/392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.30

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