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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.85, 583.29 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.85, 583.29 and 111.24 is: 166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.85 : 583.29 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.85/583.29 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.85x = 583.29 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.85x = 64,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,885.18/388.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.87

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