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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.38, 582.48 and 157.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.38, 582.48 and 157.21 is: 235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.38 : 582.48 = 157.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.38/582.48 = 157.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.38x = 582.48 × 157.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.38x = 91,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,568.77/388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.77

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