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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.16, 532.68 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.16, 532.68 and 255.20 is: 352.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.16 : 532.68 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.16/532.68 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.16x = 532.68 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.16x = 135,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,939.94/386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.03

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