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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 579.09 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 579.09 and 112.23 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 579.09 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/579.09 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 579.09 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 64,991.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,991.27/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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