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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.33, 526.26 and 213.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.33, 526.26 and 213.29 is: 294.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.33 : 526.26 = 213.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.33/526.26 = 213.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.33x = 526.26 × 213.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.33x = 112,247.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,247.31/381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.36

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