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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.95, 535.35 and 213.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.95, 535.35 and 213.29 is: 294.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.95 : 535.35 = 213.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.95/535.35 = 213.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.95x = 535.35 × 213.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.95x = 114,182.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,182.12/387.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.33

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