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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.18, 582.66 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.18, 582.66 and 215.02 is: 322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.18 : 582.66 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.18/582.66 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.18x = 582.66 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.18x = 125,283.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,283.55/388.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.75

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