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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.66, 582.66 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.66, 582.66 and 145.18 is: 217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.66 : 582.66 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.66/582.66 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.66x = 582.66 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.66x = 84,590.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,590.58/388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.65

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