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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.44, 536.08 and 213.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.44, 536.08 and 213.82 is: 295.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.44 : 536.08 = 213.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.44/536.08 = 213.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.44x = 536.08 × 213.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.44x = 114,624.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,624.63/388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.09

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