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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.53, 536.18 and 213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.53, 536.18 and 213.88 is: 295.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.53 : 536.18 = 213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.53/536.18 = 213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.53x = 536.18 × 213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.53x = 114,677.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,677.11/388.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.16

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