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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.91, 536.68 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.91, 536.68 and 214.26 is: 295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.91 : 536.68 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.91/536.68 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.91x = 536.68 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.91x = 114,989.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,989.06/388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.67

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