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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.47, 542.97 and 218.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.47, 542.97 and 218.81 is: 301.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.47 : 542.97 = 218.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.47/542.97 = 218.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.47x = 542.97 × 218.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.47x = 118,804.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,804.55/393.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.94

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