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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.97, 536.77 and 214.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.97, 536.77 and 214.31 is: 295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.97 : 536.77 = 214.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.97/536.77 = 214.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.97x = 536.77 × 214.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.97x = 115,035.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,035.18/388.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.74

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