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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.94, 582.34 and 156.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.94, 582.34 and 156.99 is: 235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.94 : 582.34 = 156.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.94/582.34 = 156.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.94x = 582.34 × 156.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.94x = 91,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,421.56/387.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.66

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