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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.33, 582.37 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.33, 582.37 and 157.16 is: 235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.33 : 582.37 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.33/582.37 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.33x = 582.37 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.33x = 91,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,526.33/388.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.69

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