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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.16, 582.36 and 144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.16, 582.36 and 144.76 is: 217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.16 : 582.36 = 144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.16/582.36 = 144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.16x = 582.36 × 144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.16x = 84,302.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,302.43/388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.18

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