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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.15, 582.32 and 144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.15, 582.32 and 144.74 is: 217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.15 : 582.32 = 144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.15/582.32 = 144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.15x = 582.32 × 144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.15x = 84,286.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,286.81/388.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.15

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