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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.89, 536.64 and 214.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.89, 536.64 and 214.23 is: 295.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.89 : 536.64 = 214.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.89/536.64 = 214.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.89x = 536.64 × 214.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.89x = 114,964.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,964.39/388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.62

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