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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.00, 535.43 and 213.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.00, 535.43 and 213.35 is: 294.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.00 : 535.43 = 213.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.00/535.43 = 213.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.00x = 535.43 × 213.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.00x = 114,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,230.25/388.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.41

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