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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.12, 582.41 and 157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.12, 582.41 and 157.03 is: 235.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.12 : 582.41 = 157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.12/582.41 = 157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.12x = 582.41 × 157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.12x = 91,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,455.84/388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.64

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