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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.14, 542.52 and 216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.14, 542.52 and 216.10 is: 298.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.14 : 542.52 = 216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.14/542.52 = 216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.14x = 542.52 × 216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.14x = 117,235.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,235.80/393.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.21

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