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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.13, 582.33 and 156.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.13, 582.33 and 156.95 is: 235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.13 : 582.33 = 156.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.13/582.33 = 156.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.13x = 582.33 × 156.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.13x = 91,393.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,393.78/388.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.47

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