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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.23, 581.98 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.23, 581.98 and 144.69 is: 216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.23 : 581.98 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.23/581.98 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.23x = 581.98 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.23x = 84,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,206.69/388.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.90

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