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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 538.07 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 538.07 and 215.25 is: 297.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 538.07 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/538.07 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 538.07 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 115,818.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,818.49/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.03

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