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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.24, 582.14 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.24, 582.14 and 144.79 is: 217.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.24 : 582.14 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.24/582.14 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.24x = 582.14 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.24x = 84,286.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,286.14/388.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.10

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