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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.16, 542.55 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.16, 542.55 and 218.50 is: 301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.16 : 542.55 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.16/542.55 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.16x = 542.55 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.16x = 118,547.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,547.18/393.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.52

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