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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.41, 575.96 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.41, 575.96 and 211.22 is: 316.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.41 : 575.96 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.41/575.96 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.41x = 575.96 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.41x = 121,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,653.60/384.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.47

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