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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.16, 579.20 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.16, 579.20 and 241.68 is: 362.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.16 : 579.20 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.16/579.20 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.16x = 579.20 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.16x = 139,981.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,981.06/386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.49

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