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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.22, 532.97 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.22, 532.97 and 211.56 is: 291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.22 : 532.97 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.22/532.97 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.22x = 532.97 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.22x = 112,751.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,751.41/386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.94

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