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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.32, 533.12 and 211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.32, 533.12 and 211.66 is: 292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.32 : 533.12 = 211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.32/533.12 = 211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.32x = 533.12 × 211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.32x = 112,839.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,839.12/386.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.09

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