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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.88, 582.88 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.88, 582.88 and 215.44 is: 322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.88 : 582.88 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.88/582.88 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.88x = 582.88 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.88x = 125,575.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,575.67/388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.92

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