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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.51, 533.38 and 211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.51, 533.38 and 211.85 is: 292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.51 : 533.38 = 211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.51/533.38 = 211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.51x = 533.38 × 211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.51x = 112,998.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,998.75/386.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.36

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