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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.65, 582.97 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.65, 582.97 and 145.34 is: 218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.65 : 582.97 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.65/582.97 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.65x = 582.97 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.65x = 84,731.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,731.73/388.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.02

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