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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.19, 542.61 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.19, 542.61 and 216.16 is: 298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.19 : 542.61 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.19/542.61 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.19x = 542.61 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.19x = 117,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,291.66/393.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.31

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