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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.46, 537.47 and 214.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.46, 537.47 and 214.81 is: 296.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.46 : 537.47 = 214.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.46/537.47 = 214.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.46x = 537.47 × 214.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.46x = 115,452.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,452.32/389.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.44

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