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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.67, 583.16 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.67, 583.16 and 145.22 is: 217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.67 : 583.16 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.67/583.16 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.67x = 583.16 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.67x = 84,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,686.50/388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.89

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