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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.98, 542.30 and 215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.98, 542.30 and 215.94 is: 297.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.98 : 542.30 = 215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.98/542.30 = 215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.98x = 542.30 × 215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.98x = 117,102.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,102.09/392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.99

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