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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.21, 582.01 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.21, 582.01 and 144.60 is: 216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.21 : 582.01 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.21/582.01 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.21x = 582.01 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.21x = 84,160.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,160.10/388.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.79

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