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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.42, 542.82 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.42, 542.82 and 236.07 is: 325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.42 : 542.82 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.42/542.82 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.42x = 542.82 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.42x = 128,143.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,143.52/393.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.72

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