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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.22, 535.70 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.22, 535.70 and 213.52 is: 294.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.22 : 535.70 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.22/535.70 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.22x = 535.70 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.22x = 114,382.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,382.66/388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.63

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