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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.35, 542.77 and 218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.35, 542.77 and 218.72 is: 301.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.35 : 542.77 = 218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.35/542.77 = 218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.35x = 542.77 × 218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.35x = 118,715.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,715.46/393.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.81

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