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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393, 542.61 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393, 542.61 and 238.02 is: 328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393 : 542.61 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393/542.61 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393x = 542.61 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393x = 129,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,152.03/393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.63

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