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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.85, 586.21 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.85, 586.21 and 214.72 is: 322.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.85 : 586.21 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.85/586.21 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.85x = 586.21 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.85x = 125,867.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,867.01/390.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.04

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