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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.40, 541.51 and 215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.40, 541.51 and 215.37 is: 297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.40 : 541.51 = 215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.40/541.51 = 215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.40x = 541.51 × 215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.40x = 116,625.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,625.01/392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.21

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