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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.24, 582.38 and 114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.24, 582.38 and 114.34 is: 171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.24 : 582.38 = 114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.24/582.38 = 114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.24x = 582.38 × 114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.24x = 66,589.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,589.62/388.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.52

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