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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.16, 582.14 and 234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.16, 582.14 and 234.06 is: 351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.16 : 582.14 = 234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.16/582.14 = 234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.16x = 582.14 × 234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.16x = 136,255.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,255.69/388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.03

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