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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.24, 537.16 and 214.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.24, 537.16 and 214.59 is: 296.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.24 : 537.16 = 214.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.24/537.16 = 214.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.24x = 537.16 × 214.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.24x = 115,265.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,265.94/389.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.13

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