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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.17, 582.27 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.17, 582.27 and 144.72 is: 217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.17 : 582.27 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.17/582.27 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.17x = 582.27 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.17x = 84,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,266.11/388.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.09

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