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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.26, 542.69 and 216.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.26, 542.69 and 216.22 is: 298.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.26 : 542.69 = 216.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.26/542.69 = 216.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.26x = 542.69 × 216.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.26x = 117,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,337.72/393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.37

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