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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.04, 542.41 and 216.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.04, 542.41 and 216.01 is: 298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.04 : 542.41 = 216.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.04/542.41 = 216.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.04x = 542.41 × 216.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.04x = 117,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,165.98/393.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.10

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