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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.35, 582.60 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.35, 582.60 and 154.13 is: 231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.35 : 582.60 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.35/582.60 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.35x = 582.60 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.35x = 89,792.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,792.45/388.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.22

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