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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.43, 581.34 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.43, 581.34 and 212.49 is: 318.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.43 : 581.34 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.43/581.34 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.43x = 581.34 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.43x = 123,528.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,528.94/388.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.02

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