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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.25, 582.45 and 114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.25, 582.45 and 114.33 is: 171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.25 : 582.45 = 114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.25/582.45 = 114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.25x = 582.45 × 114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.25x = 66,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,593.26/388.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.52

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