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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.48, 582.26 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.48, 582.26 and 157.06 is: 235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.48 : 582.26 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.48/582.26 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.48x = 582.26 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.48x = 91,449.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,449.76/388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.40

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