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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.01, 542.37 and 215.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.01, 542.37 and 215.99 is: 298.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.01 : 542.37 = 215.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.01/542.37 = 215.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.01x = 542.37 × 215.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.01x = 117,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,145.42/393.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.07

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