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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.38, 582.58 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.38, 582.58 and 144.90 is: 217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.38 : 582.58 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.38/582.58 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.38x = 582.58 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.38x = 84,415.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,415.84/388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.35

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