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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.58, 536.23 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.58, 536.23 and 213.93 is: 295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.58 : 536.23 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.58/536.23 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.58x = 536.23 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.58x = 114,713.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,713.00/388.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.21

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