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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.65, 536.31 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.65, 536.31 and 214 is: 295.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.65 : 536.31 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.65/536.31 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.65x = 536.31 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.65x = 114,770.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,770.34/388.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.31

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