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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.61, 536.28 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.61, 536.28 and 213.96 is: 295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.61 : 536.28 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.61/536.28 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.61x = 536.28 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.61x = 114,742.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,742.47/388.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.27

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