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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.32, 540 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.32, 540 and 214.26 is: 295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.32 : 540 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.32/540 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.32x = 540 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.32x = 115,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,700.40/391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.67

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