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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.68, 583.13 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.68, 583.13 and 145.23 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.68 : 583.13 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.68/583.13 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.68x = 583.13 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.68x = 84,687.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,687.24/388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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