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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.08, 542.44 and 218.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.08, 542.44 and 218.42 is: 301.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.08 : 542.44 = 218.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.08/542.44 = 218.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.08x = 542.44 × 218.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.08x = 118,476.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,476.49/393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.41

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