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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.32, 542.82 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.32, 542.82 and 218.70 is: 301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.32 : 542.82 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.32/542.82 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.32x = 542.82 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.32x = 118,714.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,714.73/393.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.83

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