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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.09, 542.46 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.09, 542.46 and 218.44 is: 301.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.09 : 542.46 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.09/542.46 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.09x = 542.46 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.09x = 118,494.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,494.96/393.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.44

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