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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.34, 582.52 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.34, 582.52 and 144.93 is: 217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.34 : 582.52 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.34/582.52 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.34x = 582.52 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.34x = 84,424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,424.62/388.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.40

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