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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.25, 582.39 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.25, 582.39 and 157.25 is: 235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.25 : 582.39 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.25/582.39 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.25x = 582.39 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.25x = 91,580.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,580.83/388.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.88

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