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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 536.74 and 214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 536.74 and 214.28 is: 295.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 536.74 = 214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/536.74 = 214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 536.74 × 214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 115,012.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,012.65/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.71

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