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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.70, 532.25 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.70, 532.25 and 211.04 is: 291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.70 : 532.25 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.70/532.25 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.70x = 532.25 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.70x = 112,322.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,322.32/385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.22

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