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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.19, 542.61 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.19, 542.61 and 218.54 is: 301.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.19 : 542.61 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.19/542.61 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.19x = 542.61 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.19x = 118,583.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,583.35/393.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.59

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