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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.02, 542.42 and 235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.02, 542.42 and 235.70 is: 325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.02 : 542.42 = 235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.02/542.42 = 235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.02x = 542.42 × 235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.02x = 127,848.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,848.39/393.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.30

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