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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.31, 542.91 and 236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.31, 542.91 and 236.05 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.31 : 542.91 = 236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.31/542.91 = 236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.31x = 542.91 × 236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.31x = 128,153.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,153.91/393.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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