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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.14, 532.87 and 215.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.14, 532.87 and 215.79 is: 297.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.14 : 532.87 = 215.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.14/532.87 = 215.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.14x = 532.87 × 215.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.14x = 114,988.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,988.02/386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.79

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