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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.78, 580.18 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.78, 580.18 and 98.22 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.78 : 580.18 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.78/580.18 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.78x = 580.18 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.78x = 56,985.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,985.28/386.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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