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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.43, 542.98 and 218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.43, 542.98 and 218.79 is: 301.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.43 : 542.98 = 218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.43/542.98 = 218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.43x = 542.98 × 218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.43x = 118,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,797.50/393.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.95

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