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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.36, 537.32 and 214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.36, 537.32 and 214.71 is: 296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.36 : 537.32 = 214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.36/537.32 = 214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.36x = 537.32 × 214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.36x = 115,366.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,366.90/389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.30

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