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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.99, 582.17 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.99, 582.17 and 157.34 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.99 : 582.17 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.99/582.17 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.99x = 582.17 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.99x = 91,594.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,594.93/387.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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