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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.51, 582.67 and 157.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.51, 582.67 and 157.33 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.51 : 582.67 = 157.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.51/582.67 = 157.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.51x = 582.67 × 157.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.51x = 91,671.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,671.47/388.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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