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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.13, 582.11 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.13, 582.11 and 214.75 is: 322.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.13 : 582.11 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.13/582.11 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.13x = 582.11 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.13x = 125,004.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,004.14/388.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.07

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