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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.14, 538.40 and 215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.14, 538.40 and 215.49 is: 297.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.14 : 538.40 = 215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.14/538.40 = 215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.14x = 538.40 × 215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.14x = 116,016.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,016.72/390.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.37

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