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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.92, 388.65 and 213.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.92, 388.65 and 213.27 is: 321.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.92 : 388.65 = 213.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.92/388.65 = 213.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.92x = 388.65 × 213.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.92x = 82,888.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,888.19/257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.37

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