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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.10, 582.21 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.10, 582.21 and 205.64 is: 308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.10 : 582.21 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.10/582.21 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.10x = 582.21 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.10x = 119,727.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,727.12/388.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.50

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