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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.27, 526.13 and 213.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.27, 526.13 and 213.22 is: 294.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.27 : 526.13 = 213.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.27/526.13 = 213.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.27x = 526.13 × 213.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.27x = 112,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,181.44/381.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.23

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