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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.94, 542.25 and 215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.94, 542.25 and 215.90 is: 297.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.94 : 542.25 = 215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.94/542.25 = 215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.94x = 542.25 × 215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.94x = 117,071.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,071.78/392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.94

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