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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.81, 536.53 and 214.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.81, 536.53 and 214.17 is: 295.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.81 : 536.53 = 214.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.81/536.53 = 214.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.81x = 536.53 × 214.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.81x = 114,908.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,908.63/388.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.54

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