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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.89, 536.66 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.89, 536.66 and 214.24 is: 295.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.89 : 536.66 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.89/536.66 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.89x = 536.66 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.89x = 114,974.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,974.04/388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.65

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