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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.67, 536.37 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.67, 536.37 and 211.64 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.67 : 536.37 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.67/536.37 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.67x = 536.37 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.67x = 113,517.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,517.07/388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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