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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.38, 535.96 and 213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.38, 535.96 and 213.72 is: 294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.38 : 535.96 = 213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.38/535.96 = 213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.38x = 535.96 × 213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.38x = 114,545.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,545.37/388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.93

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