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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.88, 533.89 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.88, 533.89 and 212.22 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.88 : 533.89 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.88/533.89 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.88x = 533.89 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.88x = 113,302.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,302.14/386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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