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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.74, 536.45 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.74, 536.45 and 214.08 is: 295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.74 : 536.45 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.74/536.45 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.74x = 536.45 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.74x = 114,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,842.15/388.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.42

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