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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.34, 582.59 and 215.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.34, 582.59 and 215.21 is: 322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.34 : 582.59 = 215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.34/582.59 = 215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.34x = 582.59 × 215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.34x = 125,377.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,377.91/388.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.85

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