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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.98, 532.72 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.98, 532.72 and 246.16 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.98 : 532.72 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.98/532.72 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.98x = 532.72 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.98x = 131,132.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,132.41/385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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