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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.12, 582.29 and 114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.12, 582.29 and 114.23 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.12 : 582.29 = 114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.12/582.29 = 114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.12x = 582.29 × 114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.12x = 66,514.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,514.99/388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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