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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.02, 581.56 and 214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.02, 581.56 and 214.68 is: 321.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.02 : 581.56 = 214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.02/581.56 = 214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.02x = 581.56 × 214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.02x = 124,848.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,848.23/388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.76

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