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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.14, 582.21 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.14, 582.21 and 114.30 is: 171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.14 : 582.21 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.14/582.21 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.14x = 582.21 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.14x = 66,546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,546.60/388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.45

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