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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.93, 533.96 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.93, 533.96 and 212.28 is: 292.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.93 : 533.96 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.93/533.96 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.93x = 533.96 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.93x = 113,346.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,346.76/386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.94

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