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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.18, 542.43 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.18, 542.43 and 238.02 is: 328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.18 : 542.43 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.18/542.43 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.18x = 542.43 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.18x = 129,109.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,109.19/393.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.37

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