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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.70, 581.68 and 214.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.70, 581.68 and 214.15 is: 321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.70 : 581.68 = 214.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.70/581.68 = 214.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.70x = 581.68 × 214.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.70x = 124,563.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,563.86/387.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.29

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