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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.90, 536.69 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.90, 536.69 and 214.25 is: 295.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.90 : 536.69 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.90/536.69 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.90x = 536.69 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.90x = 114,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,983.68/388.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.66

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