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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.05, 581.85 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.05, 581.85 and 144.48 is: 216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.05 : 581.85 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.05/581.85 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.05x = 581.85 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.05x = 84,065.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,065.69/388.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.64

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