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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.06, 582.06 and 144.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.06, 582.06 and 144.58 is: 216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.06 : 582.06 = 144.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.06/582.06 = 144.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.06x = 582.06 × 144.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.06x = 84,154.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,154.23/388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.86

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