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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 582.08 and 160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388, 582.08 and 160 is: 240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 582.08 = 160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/582.08 = 160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 582.08 × 160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 93,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,132.80/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.03

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