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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.09, 582.15 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.09, 582.15 and 144.57 is: 216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.09 : 582.15 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.09/582.15 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.09x = 582.15 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.09x = 84,162.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,162.11/388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.86

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