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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.23, 582.44 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.23, 582.44 and 144.75 is: 217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.23 : 582.44 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.23/582.44 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.23x = 582.44 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.23x = 84,307.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,307.47/388.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.16

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