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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.16, 579.34 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.16, 579.34 and 112.26 is: 168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.16 : 579.34 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.16/579.34 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.16x = 579.34 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.16x = 65,036.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,036.71/386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.42

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