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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.68, 577.12 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.68, 577.12 and 211.52 is: 317.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.68 : 577.12 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.68/577.12 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.68x = 577.12 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.68x = 122,072.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,072.42/384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.33

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