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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.22, 582.33 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.22, 582.33 and 153.93 is: 230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.22 : 582.33 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.22/582.33 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.22x = 582.33 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.22x = 89,638.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,638.06/388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.90

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