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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.70, 536.43 and 214.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.70, 536.43 and 214.07 is: 295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.70 : 536.43 = 214.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.70/536.43 = 214.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.70x = 536.43 × 214.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.70x = 114,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,830.89/388.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.43

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