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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.91, 538.02 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.91, 538.02 and 215.25 is: 297.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.91 : 538.02 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.91/538.02 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.91x = 538.02 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.91x = 115,808.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,808.81/389.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.01

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