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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.89, 539.43 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.89, 539.43 and 216.24 is: 298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.89 : 539.43 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.89/539.43 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.89x = 539.43 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.89x = 116,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,646.34/390.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.42

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