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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.33, 580.44 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.33, 580.44 and 214.08 is: 320.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.33 : 580.44 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.33/580.44 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.33x = 580.44 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.33x = 124,259.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,259.22/387.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.81

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