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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.22, 537.08 and 214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.22, 537.08 and 214.52 is: 296.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.22 : 537.08 = 214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.22/537.08 = 214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.22x = 537.08 × 214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.22x = 115,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,214.40/389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.01

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