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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.01, 542.36 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.01, 542.36 and 215.98 is: 298.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.01 : 542.36 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.01/542.36 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.01x = 542.36 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.01x = 117,137.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,137.83/393.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.05

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