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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.96, 583.59 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.96, 583.59 and 158.02 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.96 : 583.59 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.96/583.59 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.96x = 583.59 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.96x = 92,218.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,218.89/388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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