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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.03, 535.48 and 213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.03, 535.48 and 213.38 is: 294.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.03 : 535.48 = 213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.03/535.48 = 213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.03x = 535.48 × 213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.03x = 114,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,258.85/388.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.46

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