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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.99, 542.27 and 235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.99, 542.27 and 235.59 is: 325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.99 : 542.27 = 235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.99/542.27 = 235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.99x = 542.27 × 235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.99x = 127,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,751.50/392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.08

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