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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.87, 583.56 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.87, 583.56 and 215.66 is: 323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.87 : 583.56 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.87/583.56 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.87x = 583.56 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.87x = 125,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,850.55/388.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.64

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