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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.78, 536.51 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.78, 536.51 and 214.12 is: 295.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.78 : 536.51 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.78/536.51 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.78x = 536.51 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.78x = 114,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,877.52/388.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.48

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