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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.06, 538.29 and 215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.06, 538.29 and 215.42 is: 297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.06 : 538.29 = 215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.06/538.29 = 215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.06x = 538.29 × 215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.06x = 115,958.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,958.43/390.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.28

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