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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.43, 542.97 and 218.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.43, 542.97 and 218.83 is: 302.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.43 : 542.97 = 218.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.43/542.97 = 218.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.43x = 542.97 × 218.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.43x = 118,818.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,818.13/393.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.01

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