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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.01, 540.97 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.01, 540.97 and 214.97 is: 296.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.01 : 540.97 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.01/540.97 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.01x = 540.97 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.01x = 116,289.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,289.08/392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.65

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