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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.36, 542.81 and 218.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.36, 542.81 and 218.71 is: 301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.36 : 542.81 = 218.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.36/542.81 = 218.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.36x = 542.81 × 218.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.36x = 118,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,717.98/393.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.80

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