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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.01, 581.83 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.01, 581.83 and 144.36 is: 216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.01 : 581.83 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.01/581.83 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.01x = 581.83 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.01x = 83,992.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,992.98/388.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.47

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