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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.47, 533.34 and 211.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.47, 533.34 and 211.81 is: 292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.47 : 533.34 = 211.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.47/533.34 = 211.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.47x = 533.34 × 211.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.47x = 112,966.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,966.75/386.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.30

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