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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.35, 582.08 and 157.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.35, 582.08 and 157.09 is: 235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.35 : 582.08 = 157.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.35/582.08 = 157.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.35x = 582.08 × 157.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.35x = 91,436.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,436.71/388.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.45

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