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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.82, 539.33 and 216.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.82, 539.33 and 216.17 is: 298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.82 : 539.33 = 216.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.82/539.33 = 216.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.82x = 539.33 × 216.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.82x = 116,584.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,584.81/390.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.31

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