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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.14, 579.21 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.14, 579.21 and 203.44 is: 305.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.14 : 579.21 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.14/579.21 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.14x = 579.21 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.14x = 117,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,834.48/386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.16

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