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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.21, 542.64 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.21, 542.64 and 218.58 is: 301.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.21 : 542.64 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.21/542.64 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.21x = 542.64 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.21x = 118,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,610.25/393.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.65

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