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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.45, 542.94 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.45, 542.94 and 236.16 is: 325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.45 : 542.94 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.45/542.94 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.45x = 542.94 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.45x = 128,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,220.71/393.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.89

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