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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.83, 536.58 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.83, 536.58 and 214.18 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.83 : 536.58 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.83/536.58 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.83x = 536.58 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.83x = 114,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,923.36/388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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