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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.26, 533.23 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.26, 533.23 and 246.51 is: 340.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.26 : 533.23 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.26/533.23 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.26x = 533.23 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.26x = 131,445.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,445.91/386.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.31

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