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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.64, 536.32 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.64, 536.32 and 211.60 is: 292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.64 : 536.32 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.64/536.32 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.64x = 536.32 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.64x = 113,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,486.50/388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.01

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