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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.16, 582.23 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.16, 582.23 and 144.68 is: 217.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.16 : 582.23 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.16/582.23 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.16x = 582.23 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.16x = 84,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,237.04/388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.02

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