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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.33, 542.71 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.33, 542.71 and 235.92 is: 325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.33 : 542.71 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.33/542.71 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.33x = 542.71 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.33x = 128,032.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,032.84/393.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.51

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