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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.21, 542.75 and 235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.21, 542.75 and 235.90 is: 325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.21 : 542.75 = 235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.21/542.75 = 235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.21x = 542.75 × 235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.21x = 128,030.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,030.83/393.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.60

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