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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.17, 542.47 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.17, 542.47 and 235.74 is: 325.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.17 : 542.47 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.17/542.47 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.17x = 542.47 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.17x = 127,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,881.88/393.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.26

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