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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.44, 542.93 and 216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.44, 542.93 and 216.40 is: 298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.44 : 542.93 = 216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.44/542.93 = 216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.44x = 542.93 × 216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.44x = 117,490.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,490.05/393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.62

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