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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.35, 533.16 and 211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.35, 533.16 and 211.69 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.35 : 533.16 = 211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.35/533.16 = 211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.35x = 533.16 × 211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.35x = 112,863.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,863.58/386.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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