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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.62, 399.15 and 215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.62, 399.15 and 215.91 is: 297.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.62 : 399.15 = 215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.62/399.15 = 215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.62x = 399.15 × 215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.62x = 86,180.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,180.48/289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.56

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