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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.94, 538.12 and 215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.94, 538.12 and 215.30 is: 297.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.94 : 538.12 = 215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.94/538.12 = 215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.94x = 538.12 × 215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.94x = 115,857.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,857.24/389.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.12

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