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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.66, 536.34 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.66, 536.34 and 214 is: 295.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.66 : 536.34 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.66/536.34 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.66x = 536.34 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.66x = 114,776.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,776.76/388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.31

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