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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.91, 535.32 and 213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.91, 535.32 and 213.26 is: 294.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.91 : 535.32 = 213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.91/535.32 = 213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.91x = 535.32 × 213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.91x = 114,161.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,161.47/387.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.30

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