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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.88, 539.41 and 216.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.88, 539.41 and 216.23 is: 298.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.88 : 539.41 = 216.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.88/539.41 = 216.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.88x = 539.41 × 216.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.88x = 116,633.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,633.93/390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.39

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