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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.83, 539.34 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.83, 539.34 and 216.18 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.83 : 539.34 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.83/539.34 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.83x = 539.34 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.83x = 116,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,594.52/390.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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