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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.22, 579.33 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.22, 579.33 and 112.34 is: 168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.22 : 579.33 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.22/579.33 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.22x = 579.33 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.22x = 65,079.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,079.81/386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.51

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