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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.46, 542.90 and 218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.46, 542.90 and 218.77 is: 301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.46 : 542.90 = 218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.46/542.90 = 218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.46x = 542.90 × 218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.46x = 118,769.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,769.42/393.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.86

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