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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.85, 536.59 and 214.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.85, 536.59 and 214.19 is: 295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.85 : 536.59 = 214.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.85/536.59 = 214.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.85x = 536.59 × 214.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.85x = 114,932.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,932.21/388.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.57

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