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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.20, 535.69 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.20, 535.69 and 213.54 is: 294.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.20 : 535.69 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.20/535.69 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.20x = 535.69 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.20x = 114,391.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,391.24/388.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.67

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