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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.30, 582.45 and 144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.30, 582.45 and 144.82 is: 217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.30 : 582.45 = 144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.30/582.45 = 144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.30x = 582.45 × 144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.30x = 84,350.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,350.59/388.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.23

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