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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.41, 542.89 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.41, 542.89 and 218.76 is: 301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.41 : 542.89 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.41/542.89 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.41x = 542.89 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.41x = 118,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,762.62/393.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.88

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