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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.89, 583.33 and 100.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.89, 583.33 and 100.33 is: 150.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.89 : 583.33 = 100.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.89/583.33 = 100.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.89x = 583.33 × 100.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.89x = 58,522.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,522.58/388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.49

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