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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.42, 582.17 and 215.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.42, 582.17 and 215.21 is: 322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.42 : 582.17 = 215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.42/582.17 = 215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.42x = 582.17 × 215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.42x = 125,288.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,288.03/388.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.56

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