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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.96, 533.96 and 212.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.96, 533.96 and 212.30 is: 292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.96 : 533.96 = 212.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.96/533.96 = 212.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.96x = 533.96 × 212.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.96x = 113,359.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,359.71/386.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.95

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