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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.70, 582.52 and 206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.70, 582.52 and 206.22 is: 309.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.70 : 582.52 = 206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.70/582.52 = 206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.70x = 582.52 × 206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.70x = 120,126.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,126.76/388.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.05

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