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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.50, 533.37 and 211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.50, 533.37 and 211.85 is: 292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.50 : 533.37 = 211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.50/533.37 = 211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.50x = 533.37 × 211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.50x = 112,994.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,994.43/386.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.35

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