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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.10, 535.57 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.10, 535.57 and 213.44 is: 294.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.10 : 535.57 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.10/535.57 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.10x = 535.57 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.10x = 114,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,310.72/388.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.54

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