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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393, 542.34 and 218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393, 542.34 and 218.35 is: 301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393 : 542.34 = 218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393/542.34 = 218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393x = 542.34 × 218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393x = 118,419.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,419.94/393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.32

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