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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.48, 580.08 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.48, 580.08 and 204.08 is: 306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.48 : 580.08 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.48/580.08 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.48x = 580.08 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.48x = 118,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,382.73/386.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.31

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