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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.12, 532.41 and 246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.12, 532.41 and 246.01 is: 339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.12 : 532.41 = 246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.12/532.41 = 246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.12x = 532.41 × 246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.12x = 130,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,978.18/386.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.22

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