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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.86, 532.50 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.86, 532.50 and 211.20 is: 291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.86 : 532.50 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.86/532.50 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.86x = 532.50 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.86x = 112,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,464/385.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.46

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