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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.85, 533.82 and 212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.85, 533.82 and 212.20 is: 292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.85 : 533.82 = 212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.85/533.82 = 212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.85x = 533.82 × 212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.85x = 113,275.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,275.27/386.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.81

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