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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.48, 542.98 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.48, 542.98 and 218.84 is: 301.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.48 : 542.98 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.48/542.98 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.48x = 542.98 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.48x = 118,825.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,825.74/393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.99

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