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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.88, 538.04 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.88, 538.04 and 215.24 is: 297.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.88 : 538.04 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.88/538.04 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.88x = 538.04 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.88x = 115,807.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,807.73/389.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.03

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