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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.96, 536.75 and 214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.96, 536.75 and 214.27 is: 295.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.96 : 536.75 = 214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.96/536.75 = 214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.96x = 536.75 × 214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.96x = 115,008.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,008.35/388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.68

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