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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.34, 542.78 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.34, 542.78 and 218.68 is: 301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.34 : 542.78 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.34/542.78 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.34x = 542.78 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.34x = 118,692.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,692.42/393.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.76

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