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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.56, 583.07 and 157.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.56, 583.07 and 157.47 is: 236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.56 : 583.07 = 157.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.56/583.07 = 157.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.56x = 583.07 × 157.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.56x = 91,816.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,816.03/388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.30

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