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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.66, 536.36 and 214.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.66, 536.36 and 214.00 is: 295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.66 : 536.36 = 214.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.66/536.36 = 214.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.66x = 536.36 × 214.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.66x = 114,777.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,777.29/388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.32

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