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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 583.44 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 583.44 and 157.76 is: 236.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 583.44 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/583.44 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 583.44 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 92,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,043.49/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.65

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