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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.89, 583.29 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.89, 583.29 and 157.55 is: 236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.89 : 583.29 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.89/583.29 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.89x = 583.29 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.89x = 91,894.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,894.42/388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.30

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