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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.75, 536.49 and 214.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.75, 536.49 and 214.09 is: 295.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.75 : 536.49 = 214.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.75/536.49 = 214.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.75x = 536.49 × 214.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.75x = 114,857.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,857.14/388.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.45

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