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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 533.07 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 533.07 and 246.30 is: 340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 533.07 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/533.07 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 533.07 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 131,293.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,293.91/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.06

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