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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.39, 542.88 and 218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.39, 542.88 and 218.74 is: 301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.39 : 542.88 = 218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.39/542.88 = 218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.39x = 542.88 × 218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.39x = 118,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,749.57/393.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.86

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