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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.10, 582.31 and 214.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.10, 582.31 and 214.89 is: 322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.10 : 582.31 = 214.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.10/582.31 = 214.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.10x = 582.31 × 214.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.10x = 125,131.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,131.29/388.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.42

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