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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.31, 398.46 and 215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.31, 398.46 and 215.49 is: 296.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.31 : 398.46 = 215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.31/398.46 = 215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.31x = 398.46 × 215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.31x = 85,864.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,864.15/289.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.79

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