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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.85, 539.36 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.85, 539.36 and 216.18 is: 298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.85 : 539.36 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.85/539.36 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.85x = 539.36 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.85x = 116,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,598.84/390.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.32

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