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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.44, 582.82 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.44, 582.82 and 144.90 is: 217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.44 : 582.82 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.44/582.82 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.44x = 582.82 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.44x = 84,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,450.62/388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.41

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