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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.60, 533.48 and 211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.60, 533.48 and 211.95 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.60 : 533.48 = 211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.60/533.48 = 211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.60x = 533.48 × 211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.60x = 113,070.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,070.03/386.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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