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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.11, 536.97 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.11, 536.97 and 214.45 is: 295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.11 : 536.97 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.11/536.97 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.11x = 536.97 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.11x = 115,155.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,155.70/389.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.95

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