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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.05, 538.25 and 215.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.05, 538.25 and 215.39 is: 297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.05 : 538.25 = 215.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.05/538.25 = 215.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.05x = 538.25 × 215.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.05x = 115,933.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,933.94/390.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.23

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