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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.34, 582.18 and 144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.34, 582.18 and 144.82 is: 217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.34 : 582.18 = 144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.34/582.18 = 144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.34x = 582.18 × 144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.34x = 84,311.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,311.31/388.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.11

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