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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.36, 535.94 and 213.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.36, 535.94 and 213.71 is: 294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.36 : 535.94 = 213.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.36/535.94 = 213.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.36x = 535.94 × 213.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.36x = 114,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,531.99/388.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.91

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