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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.47, 542.97 and 216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.47, 542.97 and 216.41 is: 298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.47 : 542.97 = 216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.47/542.97 = 216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.47x = 542.97 × 216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.47x = 117,501.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,501.42/393.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.63

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