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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.53, 582.26 and 214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.53, 582.26 and 214.94 is: 322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.53 : 582.26 = 214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.53/582.26 = 214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.53x = 582.26 × 214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.53x = 125,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,150.96/388.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.11

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