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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.96, 542.26 and 215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.96, 542.26 and 215.92 is: 297.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.96 : 542.26 = 215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.96/542.26 = 215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.96x = 542.26 × 215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.96x = 117,084.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,084.78/392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.96

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