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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.31, 533.11 and 211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.31, 533.11 and 211.66 is: 292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.31 : 533.11 = 211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.31/533.11 = 211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.31x = 533.11 × 211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.31x = 112,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,838.06/386.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.09

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