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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.09, 582.26 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.09, 582.26 and 114.18 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.09 : 582.26 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.09/582.26 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.09x = 582.26 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.09x = 66,483.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,483.90/388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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