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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.39, 399.19 and 215.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.39, 399.19 and 215.79 is: 297.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.39 : 399.19 = 215.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.39/399.19 = 215.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.39x = 399.19 × 215.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.39x = 86,141.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,141.21/289.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.66

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