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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.84, 583.24 and 157.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.84, 583.24 and 157.45 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.84 : 583.24 = 157.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.84/583.24 = 157.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.84x = 583.24 × 157.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.84x = 91,831.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,831.14/388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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