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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.10, 542.47 and 218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.10, 542.47 and 218.43 is: 301.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.10 : 542.47 = 218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.10/542.47 = 218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.10x = 542.47 × 218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.10x = 118,491.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,491.72/393.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.43

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