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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.60, 536.24 and 213.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.60, 536.24 and 213.95 is: 295.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.60 : 536.24 = 213.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.60/536.24 = 213.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.60x = 536.24 × 213.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.60x = 114,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,730.42/388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.24

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