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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.29, 542.73 and 218.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.29, 542.73 and 218.63 is: 301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.29 : 542.73 = 218.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.29/542.73 = 218.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.29x = 542.73 × 218.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.29x = 118,654.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,654.35/393.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.70

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