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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.46, 533.30 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.46, 533.30 and 211.77 is: 292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.46 : 533.30 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.46/533.30 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.46x = 533.30 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.46x = 112,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,935.88/386.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.23

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