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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.19, 583.48 and 215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.19, 583.48 and 215.92 is: 323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.19 : 583.48 = 215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.19/583.48 = 215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.19x = 583.48 × 215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.19x = 125,985.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,985.00/389.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.71

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