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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.09, 536.96 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.09, 536.96 and 214.44 is: 295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.09 : 536.96 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.09/536.96 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.09x = 536.96 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.09x = 115,144.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,144.63/389.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.93

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