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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.34, 542.81 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.34, 542.81 and 218.69 is: 301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.34 : 542.81 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.34/542.81 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.34x = 542.81 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.34x = 118,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,707.12/393.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.79

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