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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.60, 542.96 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.60, 542.96 and 236.10 is: 325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.60 : 542.96 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.60/542.96 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.60x = 542.96 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.60x = 128,192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,192.86/393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.69

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