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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.64, 582.60 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.64, 582.60 and 157.34 is: 235.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.64 : 582.60 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.64/582.60 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.64x = 582.60 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.64x = 91,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,666.28/388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.86

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