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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.20, 533.02 and 246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.20, 533.02 and 246.46 is: 340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.20 : 533.02 = 246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.20/533.02 = 246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.20x = 533.02 × 246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.20x = 131,368.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,368.11/386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.16

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