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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.30, 538.62 and 213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.30, 538.62 and 213.26 is: 294.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.30 : 538.62 = 213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.30/538.62 = 213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.30x = 538.62 × 213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.30x = 114,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,866.10/390.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.30

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