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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.02, 579.06 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.02, 579.06 and 203.30 is: 304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.02 : 579.06 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.02/579.06 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.02x = 579.06 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.02x = 117,722.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,722.90/386.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.97

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