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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.14, 533.06 and 246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.14, 533.06 and 246.33 is: 340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.14 : 533.06 = 246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.14/533.06 = 246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.14x = 533.06 × 246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.14x = 131,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,308.67/386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.05

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