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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.12, 577.44 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.12, 577.44 and 214.24 is: 321.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.12 : 577.44 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.12/577.44 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.12x = 577.44 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.12x = 123,710.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,710.75/385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.23

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