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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.25, 582.43 and 114.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.25, 582.43 and 114.31 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.25 : 582.43 = 114.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.25/582.43 = 114.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.25x = 582.43 × 114.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.25x = 66,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,574.66/388.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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