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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.26, 582.59 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.26, 582.59 and 157.32 is: 236.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.26 : 582.59 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.26/582.59 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.26x = 582.59 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.26x = 91,653.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,653.45/388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.06

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