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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.44, 542.88 and 218.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.44, 542.88 and 218.75 is: 301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.44 : 542.88 = 218.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.44/542.88 = 218.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.44x = 542.88 × 218.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.44x = 118,752.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,752.29/393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.83

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