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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.92, 536.76 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.92, 536.76 and 214.32 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.92 : 536.76 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.92/536.76 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.92x = 536.76 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.92x = 115,038.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,038.40/388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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