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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.33, 535.93 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.33, 535.93 and 213.68 is: 294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.33 : 535.93 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.33/535.93 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.33x = 535.93 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.33x = 114,518.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,518.33/388.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.90

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