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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.19, 581.99 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.19, 581.99 and 214.92 is: 322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.19 : 581.99 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.19/581.99 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.19x = 581.99 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.19x = 125,080.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,080.22/388.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.21

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