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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.64, 582.92 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.64, 582.92 and 145.24 is: 217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.64 : 582.92 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.64/582.92 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.64x = 582.92 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.64x = 84,663.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,663.30/388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.85

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