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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.68, 536.38 and 214.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.68, 536.38 and 214.03 is: 295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.68 : 536.38 = 214.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.68/536.38 = 214.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.68x = 536.38 × 214.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.68x = 114,801.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,801.41/388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.36

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