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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.95, 535.37 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.95, 535.37 and 213.30 is: 294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.95 : 535.37 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.95/535.37 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.95x = 535.37 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.95x = 114,193.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,193.35/387.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.35

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