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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.32, 539.99 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.32, 539.99 and 214.24 is: 295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.32 : 539.99 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.32/539.99 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.32x = 539.99 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.32x = 115,690.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,690.08/391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.64

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