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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.20, 579.12 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.20, 579.12 and 112.23 is: 168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.20 : 579.12 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.20/579.12 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.20x = 579.12 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.20x = 64,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,994.64/386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.29

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