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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.32, 542.79 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.32, 542.79 and 218.68 is: 301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.32 : 542.79 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.32/542.79 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.32x = 542.79 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.32x = 118,697.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,697.32/393.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.78

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