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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.30, 542.73 and 218.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.30, 542.73 and 218.65 is: 301.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.30 : 542.73 = 218.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.30/542.73 = 218.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.30x = 542.73 × 218.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.30x = 118,667.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,667.91/393.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.73

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