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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.40, 582.20 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.40, 582.20 and 214.80 is: 321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.40 : 582.20 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.40/582.20 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.40x = 582.20 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.40x = 125,056.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,056.56/388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.98

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