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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.86, 582.96 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.86, 582.96 and 215.82 is: 323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.86 : 582.96 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.86/582.96 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.86x = 582.96 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.86x = 125,814.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,814.43/388.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.55

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