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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.84, 536.55 and 214.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.84, 536.55 and 214.15 is: 295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.84 : 536.55 = 214.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.84/536.55 = 214.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.84x = 536.55 × 214.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.84x = 114,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,899.50/388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.50

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