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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.99, 542.35 and 218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.99, 542.35 and 218.34 is: 301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.99 : 542.35 = 218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.99/542.35 = 218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.99x = 542.35 × 218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.99x = 118,412.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,412.90/392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.31

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