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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.36, 532.82 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.36, 532.82 and 246.24 is: 339.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.36 : 532.82 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.36/532.82 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.36x = 532.82 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.36x = 131,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,201.60/386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.58

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