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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.06, 535.53 and 213.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.06, 535.53 and 213.41 is: 294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.06 : 535.53 = 213.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.06/535.53 = 213.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.06x = 535.53 × 213.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.06x = 114,287.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,287.46/388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.51

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