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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.22, 581.96 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.22, 581.96 and 144.68 is: 216.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.22 : 581.96 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.22/581.96 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.22x = 581.96 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.22x = 84,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,195.42/388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.88

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