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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.08, 576.92 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.08, 576.92 and 211.48 is: 316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.08 : 576.92 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.08/576.92 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.08x = 576.92 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.08x = 122,007.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,007.04/385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.84

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