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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.07, 538.31 and 215.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.07, 538.31 and 215.43 is: 297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.07 : 538.31 = 215.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.07/538.31 = 215.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.07x = 538.31 × 215.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.07x = 115,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,968.12/390.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.30

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