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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.26, 582.32 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.26, 582.32 and 144.79 is: 217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.26 : 582.32 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.26/582.32 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.26x = 582.32 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.26x = 84,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,313.02/388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.16

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