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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.26, 535.78 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.26, 535.78 and 213.60 is: 294.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.26 : 535.78 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.26/535.78 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.26x = 535.78 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.26x = 114,442.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,442.61/388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.76

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