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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.98, 542.34 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.98, 542.34 and 235.62 is: 325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.98 : 542.34 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.98/542.34 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.98x = 542.34 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.98x = 127,784.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,784.21/392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.17

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