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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.84, 582.84 and 157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.84, 582.84 and 157.66 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.84 : 582.84 = 157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.84/582.84 = 157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.84x = 582.84 × 157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.84x = 91,890.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,890.55/388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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