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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.56, 583.08 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.56, 583.08 and 145.14 is: 217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.56 : 583.08 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.56/583.08 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.56x = 583.08 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.56x = 84,628.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,628.23/388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.80

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