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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 538.12 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 538.12 and 215.28 is: 297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 538.12 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/538.12 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 538.12 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 115,846.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,846.47/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.10

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