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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.88, 583.33 and 157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.88, 583.33 and 157.79 is: 236.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.88 : 583.33 = 157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.88/583.33 = 157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.88x = 583.33 × 157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.88x = 92,043.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,043.64/388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.69

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