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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.36, 533.21 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.36, 533.21 and 255.14 is: 352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.36 : 533.21 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.36/533.21 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.36x = 533.21 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.36x = 136,043.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,043.26/386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.11

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