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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.43, 576.21 and 211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.43, 576.21 and 211.18 is: 316.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.43 : 576.21 = 211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.43/576.21 = 211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.43x = 576.21 × 211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.43x = 121,684.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,684.03/384.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.53

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