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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.37, 542.84 and 218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.37, 542.84 and 218.72 is: 301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.37 : 542.84 = 218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.37/542.84 = 218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.37x = 542.84 × 218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.37x = 118,729.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,729.96/393.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.83

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