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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.25, 542.68 and 216.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.25, 542.68 and 216.19 is: 298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.25 : 542.68 = 216.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.25/542.68 = 216.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.25x = 542.68 × 216.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.25x = 117,321.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,321.99/393.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.34

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