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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.21, 542.66 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.21, 542.66 and 216.18 is: 298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.21 : 542.66 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.21/542.66 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.21x = 542.66 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.21x = 117,311.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,311.16/393.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.34

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