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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.80, 395.33 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.80, 395.33 and 213 is: 293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.80 : 395.33 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.80/395.33 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.80x = 395.33 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.80x = 84,205.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,205.29/286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.60

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