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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.93, 584.37 and 216.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.93, 584.37 and 216.22 is: 324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.93 : 584.37 = 216.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.93/584.37 = 216.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.93x = 584.37 × 216.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.93x = 126,353.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,353.43/389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.04

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