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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.21, 533.16 and 246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.21, 533.16 and 246.53 is: 340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.21 : 533.16 = 246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.21/533.16 = 246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.21x = 533.16 × 246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.21x = 131,437.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,437.27/386.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.33

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