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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.96, 576.92 and 211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.96, 576.92 and 211.18 is: 316.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.96 : 576.92 = 211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.96/576.92 = 211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.96x = 576.92 × 211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.96x = 121,833.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,833.97/384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.48

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