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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.22, 582.37 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.22, 582.37 and 144.72 is: 217.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.22 : 582.37 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.22/582.37 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.22x = 582.37 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.22x = 84,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,280.22/388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.10

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