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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.34, 537.28 and 214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.34, 537.28 and 214.68 is: 296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.34 : 537.28 = 214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.34/537.28 = 214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.34x = 537.28 × 214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.34x = 115,343.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,343.27/389.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.25

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