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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.10, 535.58 and 213.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.10, 535.58 and 213.45 is: 294.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.10 : 535.58 = 213.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.10/535.58 = 213.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.10x = 535.58 × 213.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.10x = 114,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,319.55/388.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.56

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