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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.36, 582.54 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.36, 582.54 and 144.88 is: 217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.36 : 582.54 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.36/582.54 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.36x = 582.54 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.36x = 84,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,398.40/388.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.32

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