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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.79, 580.18 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.79, 580.18 and 143.22 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.79 : 580.18 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.79/580.18 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.79x = 580.18 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.79x = 83,093.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,093.38/386.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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