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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.02, 583.05 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.02, 583.05 and 215.68 is: 323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.02 : 583.05 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.02/583.05 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.02x = 583.05 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.02x = 125,752.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,752.22/389.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.25

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