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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.12, 542.50 and 216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.12, 542.50 and 216.08 is: 298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.12 : 542.50 = 216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.12/542.50 = 216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.12x = 542.50 × 216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.12x = 117,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,223.40/393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.19

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