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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.25, 579.21 and 203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.25, 579.21 and 203.55 is: 305.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.25 : 579.21 = 203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.25/579.21 = 203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.25x = 579.21 × 203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.25x = 117,898.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,898.20/386.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.24

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