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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.98, 536.77 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.98, 536.77 and 214.32 is: 295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.98 : 536.77 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.98/536.77 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.98x = 536.77 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.98x = 115,040.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,040.55/388.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.75

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