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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.82, 536.57 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.82, 536.57 and 214.18 is: 295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.82 : 536.57 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.82/536.57 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.82x = 536.57 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.82x = 114,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,922.56/388.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.57

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