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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.90, 533.93 and 212.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.90, 533.93 and 212.23 is: 292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.90 : 533.93 = 212.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.90/533.93 = 212.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.90x = 533.93 × 212.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.90x = 113,314.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,314.90/386.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.88

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