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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.91, 542.19 and 215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.91, 542.19 and 215.87 is: 297.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.91 : 542.19 = 215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.91/542.19 = 215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.91x = 542.19 × 215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.91x = 117,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,040.65/392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.88

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