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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.90, 580.48 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.90, 580.48 and 204.18 is: 306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.90 : 580.48 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.90/580.48 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.90x = 580.48 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.90x = 118,522.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,522.41/386.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.34

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