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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.88, 582.97 and 145.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.88, 582.97 and 145.57 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.88 : 582.97 = 145.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.88/582.97 = 145.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.88x = 582.97 × 145.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.88x = 84,864.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,864.54/388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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