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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393, 542.29 and 218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393, 542.29 and 218.34 is: 301.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393 : 542.29 = 218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393/542.29 = 218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393x = 542.29 × 218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393x = 118,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,403.60/393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.28

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