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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.23, 582.29 and 114.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.23, 582.29 and 114.31 is: 171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.23 : 582.29 = 114.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.23/582.29 = 114.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.23x = 582.29 × 114.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.23x = 66,561.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,561.57/388.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.45

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