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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.88, 533.64 and 342.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.88, 533.64 and 342.20 is: 473.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.88 : 533.64 = 342.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.88/533.64 = 342.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.88x = 533.64 × 342.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.88x = 182,611.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,611.61/385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.23

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