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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.01, 583.31 and 157.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.01, 583.31 and 157.71 is: 236.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.01 : 583.31 = 157.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.01/583.31 = 157.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.01x = 583.31 × 157.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.01x = 91,993.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,993.82/389.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.48

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