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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.38, 542.87 and 218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.38, 542.87 and 218.73 is: 301.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.38 : 542.87 = 218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.38/542.87 = 218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.38x = 542.87 × 218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.38x = 118,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,740.86/393.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.85

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