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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.40, 542.88 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.40, 542.88 and 216.36 is: 298.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.40 : 542.88 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.40/542.88 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.40x = 542.88 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.40x = 117,457.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,457.52/393.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.57

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