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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.18, 582.86 and 215.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.18, 582.86 and 215.57 is: 322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.18 : 582.86 = 215.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.18/582.86 = 215.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.18x = 582.86 × 215.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.18x = 125,649.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,649.13/389.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.85

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