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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.21, 537.09 and 214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.21, 537.09 and 214.52 is: 296.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.21 : 537.09 = 214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.21/537.09 = 214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.21x = 537.09 × 214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.21x = 115,216.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,216.55/389.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.03

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