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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.98, 542.20 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.98, 542.20 and 235.54 is: 324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.98 : 542.20 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.98/542.20 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.98x = 542.20 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.98x = 127,709.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,709.79/392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.98

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