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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.26, 398.99 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.26, 398.99 and 215.48 is: 297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.26 : 398.99 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.26/398.99 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.26x = 398.99 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.26x = 85,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,975.90/289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.23

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