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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.14, 542.52 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.14, 542.52 and 218.48 is: 301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.14 : 542.52 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.14/542.52 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.14x = 542.52 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.14x = 118,529.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,529.77/393.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.50

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