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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.96, 577.60 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.96, 577.60 and 214.08 is: 321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.96 : 577.60 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.96/577.60 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.96x = 577.60 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.96x = 123,652.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,652.61/384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.21

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