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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.25, 579.38 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.25, 579.38 and 215.25 is: 322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.25 : 579.38 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.25/579.38 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.25x = 579.38 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.25x = 124,710.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,710.47/386.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.88

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