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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.88, 536.64 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.88, 536.64 and 211.84 is: 292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.88 : 536.64 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.88/536.64 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.88x = 536.64 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.88x = 113,678.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,678.08/388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.33

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