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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.42, 582.27 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.42, 582.27 and 144.88 is: 217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.42 : 582.27 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.42/582.27 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.42x = 582.27 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.42x = 84,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,359.28/388.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.19

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