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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.22, 580.96 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.22, 580.96 and 113.32 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.22 : 580.96 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.22/580.96 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.22x = 580.96 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.22x = 65,833.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,833.82/387.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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