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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.88, 584.38 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.88, 584.38 and 216.44 is: 324.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.88 : 584.38 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.88/584.38 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.88x = 584.38 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.88x = 126,483.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,483.21/389.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.42

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