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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.16, 582.34 and 114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.16, 582.34 and 114.26 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.16 : 582.34 = 114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.16/582.34 = 114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.16x = 582.34 × 114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.16x = 66,538.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,538.17/388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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