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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.08, 536.92 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.08, 536.92 and 214.40 is: 295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.08 : 536.92 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.08/536.92 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.08x = 536.92 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.08x = 115,115.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,115.65/389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.87

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