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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.31, 582.37 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.31, 582.37 and 114.32 is: 171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.31 : 582.37 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.31/582.37 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.31x = 582.37 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.31x = 66,577.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,577.71/388.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.46

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